Written by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MDPublished on May 16, 2024 Key takeaways: Foot problems are more likely to occur as you age. You may experience issues due to changes in your foot structure, including loss of the fat pad, joint stiffness, decreased muscle strength, or flattening of the arch.People with...
MDedgeCOMMENTARY Linda Girgis DISCLOSURES | August 30, 2024 Linda Girgis, MD Primary care physicians know the complexities of treating older patients, from increased complications from medications and procedures to comorbidities stemming from having multiple medical conditions. The Beers Criteria were established by the American Geriatrics Society as a guide for physicians about medications that may...
August 13, 2024 by Daryl Lovell, Syracuse University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFalls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than a third of...
August 13, 2024 by Robin Foster New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk most pronounced in those who had other health problems or lived in low-income areas. The study, which tracked just...
Medscape Family MedicineCOMMENTARY Cate Collings, MD DISCLOSURES | April 22, 2024 Caring for older adults was one of the most rewarding parts of my years practicing as a clinical cardiologist. I appreciated their wisdom, humor, and, very often, their respect and appreciation for physicians. It was always upsetting to see them suffer a mild fall...
Written by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: A healthy weight for older adults is higher than it is for younger people. Too much weight loss may lead to weak bones and other health problems.Losing weight without trying may be a sign of an illness. Or that an...
by Canadian Medical Association Journal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany older adults receiving home care do not receive any palliative home care before death, suggesting we need better methods to identify people who need this support, according to new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “Palliative care is an essential component of a holistic, comprehensive and...
by Lori Solomon As pickleball has gained in popularity, associated fractures have skyrocketed 90-fold since 2002, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, held from Feb. 12 to 16 in San Francisco. Yasmine S. Ghattas, from University of Central Florida in Orlando, and colleagues used...
by American College of Cardiology Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. People who used a...
by Lori Solomon Pet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open. Yanzhi Li, Ph.D., from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, and colleagues explored the association of pet ownership with cognitive decline among 7,945 participants (mean...
