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5 Best Electrolyte Drinks for Older Adults

Written By Christine Giordano, MD
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Caregivers Give Tips on Helping Older Adults Stay Hydrated

Written By Marcia Frellick
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The 16 Vitamins and Minerals You Need as an Older Adult — and How to Get Them

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH
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Medication Management for Older Adults: 11 Pharmacist-Backed Tips for Caregivers

Written By Niousha Nader, PharmD, BCCCP
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Why Your Voice Changes as You Get Older

Written By Caroline Amin, MD
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What’s the Best Protein Drink for Older Adults?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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11 Signs Your Parent May Need a Nursing Home

Written By Ana Gascon
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11 Types of Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults

Written By Nicole Andonian, MD
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Feeding Tubes for Older Adults: Is It the Right Decision?

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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9 Drug Interactions That Can Be More Dangerous As You Age

Written By Niousha Nader, PharmD, BCCCP
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Chair Yoga for Seniors: 10 Poses and Tips to Get You Started

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
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9 Strategies to Try When an Aging Parent Won’t Take Their Medication

Written By Ana Gascon
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What Does It Mean When an Older Adult Starts to Lose Weight?

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH
Health: Senior health: home nurse with patient 1313503819

Are Assisted Living Expenses Tax Deductible?

Written By Tom Taulli, EA
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6 Memory Improvement Games and Activities With Proven Benefits

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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Does Age Affect Your Metabolism? How Getting Older Impacts Your Weight

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD
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How to Tell the Difference Between ‘Senior Moments’ and Dementia

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD
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Want to Look Younger? Here Are the Single Best Anti-Aging Tips for Each Body Part

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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Confusion in Older Adults: How to Tell the Difference Between Delirium vs. Dementia

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
Health: Senior health: senior man routine medical appointment 1208245026

A Guide to the Most Important Health Screenings for Adults Over 65

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH
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Why Do Older Adults Get Confused? A Look at the Causes and Symptoms of Delirium

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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8 Proven Tips for Aging Gracefully

Written By Karen Asp, MA, CPT
Senior Health: Movement Exercise: Yoga: senior woman tree pose 1203283511

The 8 Best Balance Exercises for Seniors

Written By Lindsay Wenndt
Senior health: son teaching elder how to use smart watch 1423738013

15 Tech Products That Can Help Older Adults Age in Place

Written By Ana Gascon
Health: Senior health: woman reading test results 1169325038

UTIs Are More Common in Older Adults. Here’s How to Spot One

Written By Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP
Caregiving: Elder abuse: senior woman opening door 1334660356

Elder Abuse Is More Common Than You Think — Here’s How to Spot the Signs and Report It

Written By Jewels Doskicz, RN, BA
Senior Health: retirement on the beach-116377246

Choosing Where to Retire: What’s a ‘Livability Index’?

Written By Lisa Kaelin
Health: Senior Health: woman walker at home 1337522856

The Best Tips to Avoid Falls Inside and Outside the Home

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD
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11 Medications That Can Cause Confusion and Other Serious Side Effects in the Elderly

Written By Brian Leonard, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
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How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost?

Written By Lisa Kaelin
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How to Walk With a Cane: Tips to Make It Easier, Safer, and More Comfortable

Written By Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS
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Should You See a Geriatrician? Here’s How to Decide

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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Why Do People Get Shorter as They Age?

Written By Christina Palmer, MD
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‘Inflamm-aging’: The Surprising Ways Your Immune System Changes as You Age

Written By Christina Palmer, MD
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What Is a Home Fall Risk Assessment?

Written By Margot Lester
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What Is Elder Financial Abuse?

Written By Lorraine Roberte
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6 Best Exercises for Older Adults

Written By Colleen Stinchcombe
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What Is the Best Walking Aid: A Cane, Walker, or Crutches?

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP
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How Can You Tell If an Older Adult Is Dehydrated?

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At What Age Should Seniors Stop Driving and What Are the Signs?

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA
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How Should Your Diet Change as You Get Older?

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
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Mental Health and Social Support Resources for Older Adults

Written By Ana Gascon
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The Latest Research on Anti-Aging Therapy, Creams, Serums, and Medications (2021)

Written By Alex Brewer, PharmD, MBA