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 …
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 …
Medicare Annual Enrollment is Just a Few Weeks Away!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2023 begins next month! This is the one time of year when most Medicare-eligible people have the option of making changes to their Medicare plan, …
The ABC’s of Medicare
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. …
Walking Makes Exercise Easy for Seniors!
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 …
Medicare Corner: Did You Know?
Did you know people on Medicare can change to a 5-star Medicare plan anytime during the year? Tufts Medicare Advantage Plan Preferred is the only 5-star plan in Massachusetts …
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 …
Chair Exercises for Seniors
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 …
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 begins this fall and runs from October 15th – December 7th. This is the time of year when most seniors have the option of …
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 …
Psoriasis – Maybe Not so Heartbreaking After All
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 …
Can Owning a Dog Help Protect You From Heart Disease?
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, …
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 …
Congratulations Tufts Health Plan!
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO, the only Medicare Advantage plan accepted at Reliant Medical Group, received the highest quality rating from Medicare for 2018! Eligible patients can now enroll anytime …
Play it Safe With Your Medications
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 …
Can You Train Your Brain to Reduce the Incidence of Dementia?
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 …
Do You Really Need a Multivitamin?
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 …
Should You Get a Lung Cancer Screening?
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 …
Learn the Seven Key Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
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. …
Learn How Exercise Can Help You Fight Off Type 2 Diabetes
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 …
Hidden Dangers of Taking Supplements
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 …
Family Health History Leaves a Lasting Legacy
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 …