The first week in December has been designated as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week , and with good reason. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) says there are nearly 50 million licensed drivers...
Most patients who come to my office for arthritis have what is known as osteoarthritis. This is the wear-and-tear type of arthritis thought to be the result of years of impact on your hip or knee joints. This causes the...
For most of us, a routine can be pleasant and especially useful to keep us grounded. For those with dementia, routines are a key component of staying healthy. Typically, people with dementia have trouble forming new memories...
In the United States, 54 million people are living with arthritis , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . For those with arthritis, one in four will experience severe joint pain. That joint pain and...
What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age...
Your blood pressure is an important part of your overall health. But what is it? What is blood pressure? Blood pressure...
What is fiber? Fiber is one of the key food items your body needs to stay healthy. It is an essential part of a healthy...
Quality nutrition is key for everyone. As we age though, our appetites change, so it becomes especially important. Why...
Most adult spines have 24 individual bones that work together with connective tissue to protect the spinal cord and...
A stroke occurs whenever the brain is damaged by a diseased artery supplying blood to that part of the brain. What is...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will , sometimes referred to as an advance...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...
