Successful Aging: I’m worried my spouse is depressed. What should I do?
I am concerned about my 83-year old husband. He has arthritis and a well-managed heart condition. Neither of these are of great concern...
Successful Aging: How to prevent falls at home and outside
Dear readers. Last week’s column addressed S.M.’s concerns about mitigating the risks of falling given that several of her friends have...
Successful Aging: Dangerous falls and how to avoid them
Q. I have several friends who have taken bad falls that resulted in a broken wrist, concussion and even a brain bleed. I am 81 and want...
Successful Aging: What is a geriatrician, and how do I know if I need one?
Q. I am concerned about my father who is 83 years old. He is sometimes forgetful and confused, unsteady on his feet, sleeps a lot and...
Successful Aging: What you need to know about family caregivers
Q. I enjoy reading your informative column but there is one point you are missing. How about aging senior citizens in our mid- to...
Successful Aging: What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease
Dear readers, November was Alzheimer’s Awareness month, which was designated by President Reagan in 1983. Given the importance of the...