Growing older comes with plenty of changes, from forgetting a name to moving a little slower — but not every change should be chalked up to age. That’s the message from geriatric specialist Dr. Anita Chandra, who says she often hears patients tell her they assumed certain changes in their loved ones were simply part of … Read more
As people live longer and birth rates decline, the US population is aging rapidly. Ten percent of all US adults say they are a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older, with older adults projected to account for nearly 23% of Americans by 2050. Confronting the realities of aging parents and loved ones can … Read more
Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more
What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share — and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. The healthiest older adults don’t avoid challenges … Read more