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Supplements to Consider Stopping Before Surgery: What You Need to Know
Learn which supplements to avoid before surgery and why. Protect your health by discussing them with your doctor well in advance.
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Dr. Sharafsaleh
Nov 193 min read
Understanding Urinary Symptoms in Older Women: Beyond UTIs
Urinary symptoms in older women? Beyond UTIs: When antibiotics help, when they harm, and what else might be causing your bladder symptoms.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Oct 303 min read
The Power of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Guide for Older Adults
Discover the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary sources, and tips for older adults to support heart, brain, and bone health!
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Oct 273 min read
Interrupting Negative Thoughts: Fostering Optimism as We Age
Interrupting Negative thoughts, aging isn't just about the passage of time; its an opportunity for growth, adaptation, and fulfillment.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Oct 203 min read
Maximizing Protein Intake: The Key to Healthy Aging
Discover why protein is essential for healthy aging and how protein deficiency can lead to frailty and serious health issues. Learn about pr
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Oct 56 min read
Emergency Planning for Our Aging Community: A Call to Action
Hurricane Helene left Asheville in ruins, highlighting the need for disaster preparedness, especially for vulnerable older adults.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Sep 224 min read
Looking Forward: Aging Gracefully with Optimism
This post is dedicated to my beloved Aunt Mali, who is no longer with us. Her unwavering optimism inspired everyone around her. Even...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Sep 187 min read
Redefining the Individualized Aging Journey
Discover how aging is a deeply individualized journey and learn how to adapt with personalized goals.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Sep 135 min read
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.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Sep 104 min read
Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding Health Expectations
Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding health Expectations.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Sep 24 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.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Aug 254 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.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Jul 215 min read
Reducing your risk of Dementia
Did you know you can lower your risk of dementia
Dr. Sharafsaleh
May 58 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
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Oct 11, 20233 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...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Apr 7, 20234 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.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Jan 2, 20235 min read
CoQ What???
This blog post discusses the supplement CoQ10.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Aug 29, 20225 min read
Who looks out for you? Being your health care advocate
This post discusses how to be your own health care advocate.
Dr. William Costello
Aug 10, 20224 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. John Kriese
Apr 11, 20226 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
Feb 20, 20222 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. Sharafsaleh
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Dementia and Dehydration
Loved ones with dementia are at high risk for dehydration. Find out how you can help.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Jan 8, 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...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
Dec 8, 20212 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...
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