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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
Understanding Different Living Settings for Older Adults: Finding the Right Fit
Explore living options and how daily living needs guide care decisions: 55+ communities, CCRCs, assisted living, and skilled nursing.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Aug 25, 20244 min read
The Dementia Prevention Checklist: 15 Modifiable Risk Factors You Can Start Changing Today
Discover the 15 science-backed modifiable risk factors for dementia. Learn how managing cholesterol, vision, hearing, and sleep apnea can protect your brain.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jul 21, 20248 min read
Magnesium for Aging, Energy, and Brain Health: What to Know and How to Choose the Right Type
Discover the importance of magnesium, symptoms of deficiency, best food sources, and supplements in our comprehensive guide. #Magnesium #Hea
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
May 5, 20246 min read
Exploring Grief: Defining, Differentiating and Embracing Diverse Grieving Experiences.
In my role as a geriatrician, encountering death is a frequent occurrence. I've witnessed numerous individuals navigating their grief and...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Oct 11, 20233 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
CoQ What???
This blog post discusses the supplement CoQ10.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jan 2, 20235 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
The Other Pandemic, Part 2: Tips on Relieving Caregiver Burden
This is Part 2 of our blog post on Caregiver Burden. Consider reading the previous blog post to learn more about Identifying Caregiver...
Dr. John Kriese
Apr 11, 20226 min read
The Other Pandemic: Caregiving Burden
Do you find that caregiving is becoming a burden? You are NOT alone! Caregiver burden is common and defined as “the strain or load borne...
Dr. John Kriese
Feb 20, 20223 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
When your loved one with dementia loses interest
Often caregivers are concerned that their loved one with dementia doesn't seem to care about things or has lost interest in daily...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Dec 8, 20212 min read
How Can I Tell My Family Members That Mom Has Dementia?
Suppose you are a spouse or adult child of a loved one with dementia. In that case, you may be considering how to inform others about...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Considering Legal and Financial Planning When Diagnosed with Dementia.
In this post, I will discuss the importance of legal and financial planning after a dementia diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people do not...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 23, 20214 min read
Wandering and Dementia
Wandering and Dementia. Reasons, risk factors, and some possible solutions.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 2, 20215 min read
Change Comes With Every Season (Stages of Dementia)
This post reviews the stages of dementia.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
May 6, 20214 min read
Tips to Better Communicate With A Person Suffering From Dementia
Tips to better communicate with a person suffering from dementia
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 30, 20214 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
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