Chronic Pain? Tylenol is a Good First Step
As a geriatrician who primarily takes care of elders with dementia, chronic pain is a problem that I must address daily. It’s not news that chronic pain affects us as we age. A recent study found that...
View ArticleWhat is Lewy Body Dementia
Many families who consult our practice are surprised to find that there are many kinds of dementia. It’s not just Alzheimer’s disease that can cause cognitive decline. One of the most confounding types...
View ArticleThe Low Down on Leaky Gut
No one likes to talk about it much, but “leaky gut,” or the inability to completely control one’s bowels, is one of the most common problems I face as a geriatrician. This condition usually has its...
View ArticleStop Aging! Prevent Dementia!
As I care for the families of those with dementia, nothing drives me crazier than the myriad businesses/practitioners/physicians who seek to separate people from their money by offering miracle cures....
View ArticleBeware Of Internet Scams
Alas, grifters have always been with us. Just think of the saying, “If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you!” That saying has its roots in a con more than a century old: George...
View ArticleCreate Your Own “Blue Zone” And Live To 100
Every so often, people will start to get excited about a small town where people routinely live to be 100. That town might be on the Japanese island of Okinawa, or the mountains of Sicily, or in a...
View ArticleRaise a Glass, Sure, But Take Care
I will admit, I like good eggnog. Champagne for New Year’s Eve. A beer with good Indian food. A glass of red wine at a dinner party. In our culture, alcohol is entwined with celebration. And very...
View ArticleVascular Dementia—The Problem Most Don’t Know About
Everyone has heard of dementia. And everyone worries about dementia. At age 60, 10 percent of us will have dementia. By age 80, 40 percent of us will. Dementia is damage to the brain, just as heart...
View ArticleYour Brain On Gratitude
It’s been a year. We’ve all had terrible things to face. It might be financial distress as our industry shuts down because of the pandemic. It might be the loss of a loved one to COVID-19. The missed...
View ArticleDelirium: What Is It And How Is It Different From Dementia?
Delirium is a sudden and severe brain function change that causes a person to appear confused or disoriented or to have difficulty maintaining focus, thinking clearly, and remembering recent events. A...
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