Geriatricians are trained to look beyond individual illnesses that older adults may face, and instead to look at the bigger ...

November 17, 2008 — Editor's note: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly is highly prevalent and frequently overlaps with congestive heart failure and diabetes, posing unique challenges for the ...

Dependence in ADL 2.16 (1.42–3.30) 1.60 (1.20–2.14) 1.04 (0.86–1.25) <0.001 Lack of physical activity 2.20 (1.39–3.48) 1.78 (1.37–2.32) 1.10 (0.92–1.32) <0.001 Falls 2.04 (1.26–3.31) 1.06 (0.78–1.43) ...

COPENHAGEN -- The amyloid plaque-busting drug crenezumab for Alzheimer's disease slowed cognitive decline in patients with mild baseline impairment but missed its primary endpoint in a phase II trial.

Rising tensions and sirens heighten wartime stress among the elderly, harming physical health, memory and emotional stability. A geriatrician explains how to support them.

A study published Jan. 10 in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people who stick to at least some of the six lifestyle factors that support brain health can lower their risk for dementia.

If you look up ways to improve your brain health, you'll probably be met with a handful of questionable, not-so-scientific ways to lower dementia risk. And if you keep scrolling, you're bound to find ...

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I can't emphasize enough that so much of these aging changes are also painful, and as soon as there is chronic pain, I think acupuncture is a really critical piece of the puzzle. Our pharmaceuticals ...