Aging

Aging; Brain; Mental Health

Caring for someone with dementia: Tips for reducing the stress

Izabella Dutra De Abreu, M.D.
Molly Camp, M.D.

January 25, 2024

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How Glen’s journey to getting a power wheelchair got much smoother

December 19, 2023

How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health?

October 13, 2023

Be SMART about setting health-related goals

January 19, 2023

Macular degeneration: Advances in stem cell and gene therapy

January 9, 2023

Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia

January 6, 2023

Postoperative delirium in seniors: Recognizing the symptoms, reducing the risks

Post-operative delirium affects up to 50% of older adults, causing agitation and confusion after surgery. Left untreated, it poses long-term health risks. In this MedBlog, we discuss risk factors, symptoms, and two new programs that can help prevent and manage delirium. Learn more.

Sarah Wingfield, M.D.

January 23, 2020

$Why hip fractures require immediate treatment$

Aging; Orthopaedics and Rehab

Why hip fractures require immediate treatment

Orthopaedic surgeon Megan Sorich, D.O., discusses the risks of delaying hip fracture treatment after a fall, especially for the elderly.

Megan Sorich, D.O.

January 31, 2022

Aging; Cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw: Treating bone loss triggered by drugs for osteoporosis, cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare effect of antiresorptive drugs for osteoporosis and cancer. But early, specialized dentistry and oral surgery can cure it.

Thomas Schlieve, D.D.S., M.D.

March 9, 2022

Aging; Brain

Deaths of John Singleton, Luke Perry show that stroke can strike early. Know the signs.

At age 52 in 2019, actor Luke Perry died after having a stroke. His death highlights a need for people of all ages to know the risk factors and signs of stroke, says Mark Goldberg, M.D. Learn more.

May 1, 2019

Aging; Prevention

Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls – and reduces readmissions

Seniors need better primary care access and fewer hospital readmissions. We target both concerns with COVE – our house call program that delivers precision medicine at home. Learn more.