How to Help a Senior Safely Manage Allergies

It’s summertime! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can at long last get outside. For older adults, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is very important for both mental and physical health. Unfortunately, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is just one type […]

Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Manage Them

We’ve waited all winter for March! At last, the days are growing longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For an individual with COPD, there’s extra reason to celebrate the seasonal changes. Dry, cold air is among a number of COPD triggers, and the arrival of warm weather […]

Leading Senior Health Tips for 2023 and Beyond

Have those New Year’s resolutions already been forgotten? If so, don’t worry; you’re in good company. Many of us are enthusiastic about a significant change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly pushes in and keeps us from sustaining our dedication to succeed. Still, it’s never too late to begin again, […]

A Doctor for the Elderly: How a Geriatrician Benefits Older Adults

With most seniors already seeing an array of doctors, could there really be any benefit to adding one more? In the case of a specialized doctor for the elderly, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” A geriatrician is board-certified in either internal or family medicine, much like a primary care physician, but with the additional […]