Medical Mythbuster: Falling Is Inevitable As We Age
Fortunately, this is false. Even though falls are a big risk for older Americans, they are not an inevitable part of aging. By taking preventative steps, everyone has the …
5 Ways Older Adults Can Improve Their Mental Health
By Nancy Swayze, MD Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health in adults age 55 or greater, it is …
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
By Kate Williams, NP Division of Neurology June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, including risk factors and how it …
Reducing the Risk of Falls is an Important Step for Seniors
By Dr. Nancy Swayze Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities All it takes is just a simple slip or misstep to suffer a fall. When you are younger, taking a …
Loneliness and Social Isolation Can be Serious Health Risks for Older Adults.
By Sam Nordberg, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health Loneliness and social isolation are a growing problem that can present serious health risks, particularly to older adults. It is not …
5 Tips to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness During the Holidays
By Dr. Nancy Swayze Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities The holiday season can bring us joy, but for many people – especially seniors – it can be a very …
10 Tips for Visiting a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
By Nancy Swayze, MD Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities Many people feel anxious about visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. It can be a difficult experience at times …
Medicare Corner
While the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ended on December 7th, people on Medicare can change to a 5-star Medicare plan anytime during the year. Tufts Medicare Preferred is the only 5-star …
Making the Holidays More Joyful for Older Adults
By Danielle Barry, PhD Psychologist, Division of Behavioral Health The holidays are often a stressful time for many people, but the Covid-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult …
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts in October!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2020 begins this fall and runs from October 15th – December 7th. This is the time of year when most seniors have the option of making …
Don’t Make Your Family Guess Your Health Care Wishes
National Healthcare Decisions Month Focuses on the Importance of Advance Care Planning By Dr. Nancy Swayze Reliant Medical Group Geriatrics Imagine for a moment that you are in an …
Midlife Exercise May Decrease Dementia Risks, Offer Other Health Benefits
By Dr. Michael Sheehy Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Oftentimes, one of the biggest fears people have as they get older is the risk of …
7 Tips for Sex After 60
According to more than a few national studies, seniors are having a lot more sex than most people think. In fact, data from the University of Chicago’s National Social …
Seniors and Anxiety Disorders – Getting Over the Fear
Anxiety is a normal part of life, all of us get stressed out at times. However, an anxiety disorder is a different, much more serious problem. When a person …
Health Tip: Adjust Diuretic Medications During the Summer Months
Diuretics (also known as water pills) are often prescribed to control high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Diuretics work by making the body excrete more sodium into the …
Seniors and Salt – A Delicate Balance
Chances are, if you are a senior, your doctor has talked to you about your salt intake. Consuming too little or too much salt can have consequences for your …
Choosing Wisely – Making the Right Health Decisions
Recently, the American Geriatrics Society partnered with American Board of Internal Medicine on an initiative called Choosing Wisely, which highlights “Ten Things Physicians and Patients Should Question.” The goal …
Four Ways for Seniors to Prevent Osteoporosis
As we get older, our bones can become thinner and less dense, increasing the danger of osteoporosis. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent this disease. …
How to Handle Those Pesky Fall Allergies
Autumn has arrived and although you love to enjoy the brisk, cooler weather you find yourself sniffling and sneezing almost like you have a winter cold. So what’s going …
Reducing the Risk of a Life-Changing Fall
Each year, more than 1.6 million older adults go to emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. In fact, falls are the number one cause of hospital admissions for trauma and …