How to Care for a Senior With Allergies

It’s summertime! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can at last spend time out in nature. For older adults, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is particularly important for both mental and physical health. Unfortunately, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is only […]

Investigating the Causes of COPD Flares and How Best to Manage Them

We’ve waited all winter for March! At long last, the days are becoming longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime in the air. For a person with COPD, there is even more cause to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Cold, dry air is among several COPD triggers, and the appearance […]

Advice for Supporting an Older Loved One at the Doctor

For family caregivers, balance is key. Supporting an older loved one as much as you possibly can while not crossing the boundaries that protect a senior’s self-image and personal independence is the goal. This is particularly the case when making essential medical care decisions. There are a number of disagreements that can emerge in regards […]

Top Aging Myths and the Facts Behind Them

If you’re holding onto a stereotypical image of the aging process that involves a sedentary, lonely lifestyle spent sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch every day, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the top aging myths and the facts behind them in order […]

Benefits of a Geriatric Physician for Senior Health

With most seniors already seeing an array of medical professionals, could there be really any benefit to adding yet another? When it comes to considering the benefits of a geriatric physician, the clear answer is a resounding, “Yes!” A geriatrician is board-certified either in internal or family medicine, similar to a primary care physician, but […]