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Learn, Embrace, Age Well
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Sleep Apnea: The Silent Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
Sleep Apnea and the Brain Most people associate sleep apnea with snoring or feeling tired during the day. But what many don’t realize is...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Cholesterol: It's More Than Just a Number
Cholesterol is more than a simple number on a lab report. In this post, we delve into what your cholesterol and inflammatory markers really mean, how they affect your heart and brain health, and why personalized, proactive care is crucial for aging well.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 27, 20256 min read
The Hidden Danger in Your Blood: What is Homocysteine, and Why Does It Matter?
Homocysteine links heart and brain health—too much can increase the risk of heart disease and memory loss. Learn how to keep it in check.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 3, 20253 min read
B12 and Healthy Aging: Why This Essential Vitamin Matters
Foods containing Vitamin B12 B12 is an essential vitamin that is often overlooked but vital to consider as we age. Adequate B12 levels...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Feb 16, 20253 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
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
What Happens in a Memory Clinic?
In this post you will learn about how a person is evaluated by a geriatric memory clinic.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 8, 20214 min read
Dementia is an Umbrella Term
In this post you will learn about the word dementia and about the most common types of dementia.
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 31, 20214 min read
Could This Be Dementia?
By. Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD As a geriatrician, who specializes in memory disease I see patients almost daily for memory-related...
Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 27, 20213 min read
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