geriatrics
Seniors and Aging
Seniors and Vaccines: A Closer Look
The research is in. Vaccines may not be as effective in the elderly, but ironically, that makes them even more important to take. Of all the things in our bodies that tend to decline…
Seniors and Aging
Solo Agers: Everyone Needs a Support System
As people age, the dynamics of a family invariably change. In the last decades of life, parents often cede decision-making to adult children, who take over the reins of bill-paying,…
Seniors and Aging
Preventing Secondary Fractures in Seniors
For men and women age 65 and older, a fracture of the hip or spine can be disabling and result in a lower quality of life. And, seniors with fractures are…