Category: Senior Health

Want to keep your brain — or the brain of someone you love — as healthy as possible? Then it’s essential to know which commonly used medications affect brain function. In this article, I’ll go into details regarding a type...

Are you on medication to lower blood pressure? Or are you caring for an older person with hypertension, also known as high blood pressure?  If so, you are probably wondering just what is the right blood pressure (BP) for older...

Many of the problems of older adults (including falls) can be related to blood pressure.Home blood pressure measurements can help: evaluate for drops in blood pressure with standing (a common cause of dizziness in elders)check for serious illness, since these...

Most older adults don’t need much help from others. In fact, many of them are quite busy assisting others and otherwise contributing to their families, communities, and/or workplaces. But of course, many older people eventually do need some help from...

One of the most common concerns I hear from people is “My older parent’s behavior is concerning me and I’m worried about her mental abilities.” As I explained in a related article: it’s not always dementia but often it is. And unless...

One of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I get care for my aging parent and how much will it cost?” The answer generally depends on these factors: What kind of elder care does the older...