Residents of Massachusetts can receive help with their Medicare health insurance costs through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). These programs, designed for those on a low income, can help …
COVID-19 and other dangerous respiratory viruses are active and spreading in our community right now. If you are age 65 or older, you have a higher risk of being …
As we get older, we often need to take more and more medications. While medications often help us live longer and healthier lives, they can also be dangerous if …
As we get older we often have mobility issues but that doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a great way for older adults to work out. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Just hearing the term “Medicare” can be overwhelming for many people. While making sense of Medicare can be challenging, it helps to start with an understanding of the basics. …
Now that spring is almost here it’s a great time to enjoy one of the best forms of exercise there is for those over 65 – walking. Walking is …
Chair Exercises for Seniors: Warm-Ups and Aerobic Activity Kavitha Mamidala, Physical Therapist at Reliant Medical Group, demonstrates various chair exercises for seniors in a three-part video series. These …
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 …
If you are of a certain age, you may remember an advertising campaign that talked about the “heartbreak of psoriasis.” The phrase struck a chord as psoriasis sufferers did …
By Robert Harizi, MD Chief of Cardiology Reliant Medical Group Our canine companions may be more important than we think when it comes to our heart health. In fact, …
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 …
As we get older, we tend to take more and more medications. While these medications often help us live longer and healthier lives, they can also be dangerous if …
Since everyone who gets older can be affected by dementia, finding a way to prevent it is something researchers have long looked for. Finally, scientists may have found a …
Lots of people, especially those over age 55, like to take a multivitamin each day. But despite their popularity, there is almost no scientific evidence that taking a multivitamin …
We know that people who smoke or have been frequent smokers in the past are much more likely to develop lung cancer. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans have proven …
Alzheimer’s disease causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, as well as other problems. The older you get, the greater your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease. …
There’s no doubt that Type 2 diabetes is becoming an increasingly bigger health problem across our country. Millions of Americans suffer from this disease and the risk rises with …
More and more people are taking over-the-counter supplements these days, including seniors. Many people believe these supplements can enhance their health. However, it’s important to be aware that many …
Creating a family health history can be very valuable, especially for your family’s children and grandchildren. Doctors have known for a long time that both common and rare diseases …
The heart isn’t just one of the most important organs in the body, it’s also one of the most complicated. We don’t often think much about the complex functioning …