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Learn, Embrace, Age Well
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Aging & Disease


Acceptance and Adaptability: Embracing Change in Body and Mind
Aging gracefully means embracing physical changes, cultivating resilience, and finding joy in what our bodies can still do.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Sep 13, 20245 min read


Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding Health Expectations
Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding health Expectations.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Sep 10, 20244 min read


Benefits of a Regular and Assisted Stretching Routine in Aging
Learn why stretching is vital for enhancing health and vitality as you age.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Reducing your risk of Dementia
Did you know you can lower your risk of dementia

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jul 21, 20245 min read


Unlocking Magnesium: Your Complete Guide
Discover the importance of magnesium, symptoms of deficiency, best food sources, and supplements in our comprehensive guide. #Magnesium #Hea

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
May 5, 20248 min read


Why is it so hard to sleep? (sleep and the aging process)
This blog post will explore the relationship between aging and sleep issues, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 7, 20234 min read


Who looks out for you? Being your health care advocate
This post discusses how to be your own health care advocate.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Aug 29, 20225 min read


Don't Forget to Screen for Cancer!
Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you ever wondered how you can detect cancer earlier, hopefully before it has...

Dr. William Costello
Aug 10, 20224 min read


Dementia and Dehydration
Loved ones with dementia are at high risk for dehydration. Find out how you can help.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Accidents are Common! Incontinence and Dementia.
A common problem people with dementia face is incontinence, which means controlling bowel and bladder function. Incontinence increases...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jan 8, 20223 min read


How is Dementia Treated?
This post discusses common dementia treatments including non medication, FDA approved and off-label medicines.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Common Aging Myths
This post will go over some common myths on aging.

Dr. Wang
Mar 19, 20214 min read


Top 10 Myths about Geriatrics
10 Geriatric myths

Dr. Mckenzie Cannon
Feb 25, 20213 min read


When to See a Geriatrician?
When should you consider seeing a geriatrician? What are the 5M's?

Dr. Combs
Feb 18, 20214 min read


At What Age Should I Stop Driving?
By Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh Do you ever wonder when it may be time to stop driving? In the United States, driving is an essential part of...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Feb 10, 20214 min read


Depression and Aging
By. Dr. Hannah Stewart Depression is NOT a normal part of aging but is common among older adults. Why do we care? Depressive illness in...

Dr. Hannah Stewart
Feb 4, 20214 min read


(Don't) Give Me A Break: Osteoporosis and You
By Dr. Shuxin Wang, DO Osteoporosis and you Osteoporosis (aa·stee·ow·pr·ow·suhs) literally means "porous bone." The bones become weak as...

Dr. Wang
Jan 27, 20216 min read


Delirium, What's this confusion all about?
Have you or a loved one ever experienced confusion when hospitalized or sick? You or your loved one may have experienced delirium...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jan 7, 20216 min read


Frailty and Aging
Frailty is a decrease in the body's ability to handle stress and is a predictor of poor outcomes. Frailty is an increasingly recognized...

Dr. Mckenzie Cannon
Dec 31, 20205 min read


What Happens When We Age?
This post covers what happens to the body with age!

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
May 17, 20204 min read
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