" Papa "
I had a patient with a stage 4 pancreatic cancer that refused to be in a hospice care, I fondly called him “Papa”. Papa was living alone...
High 'normal' blood sugar may still harm your brain
by Trevor Stokes, Reuters (NBS News Health) High blood-sugar levels are known to be detrimental to the brain, but even levels that are on...
Preventing Falls: Five Dangers That Affect Seniors’ Stability
From Parentgiving (Elder Care) September 22nd, 2013, the first day of fall, also marks the 6th annual National Falls Prevention...
Health Corner: Elderly Exercises
Dr. Anne Halli-Tierney shares a few simple ways people can keep their bodies moving without leaving their homes.
Relocation Stress syndrome
Moving is stressful for everyone. From the packing to the closing of one chapter and opening of another, this change is monumental every...
Eating Well Over 50: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Healthy Eating as You Age
For adults over 50, the benefits of healthy eating include increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher energy...
Ten Things Not to Say to A Senior
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH Health conversations with seniors can be tricky. Knowing the right words to choose and...
Healthy Aging -- Planning For Your Future
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Aging is a time of transition. Many people start taking steps to eat better, get regular...
