Stop Aging! Prevent Dementia!

Feb 1, 2021 | Health

As I care for the families of those with dementia, nothing drives me crazier than the myriad businesses/practitioners/physicians who seek to separate people from their money by offering miracle cures. The pitch usually goes something like this: Buy my magic beans. No...

The Low Down on Leaky Gut

Jan 18, 2021 | Health

No one likes to talk about it much, but “leaky gut,” or the inability to completely control one’s bowels, is one of the most common problems I face as a geriatrician. This condition usually has its origins in an inflammation, which can have many...

The Meds Matter: Adverse Drug Reactions

Jan 4, 2021 | Medication

Adverse drug reactions are an all-too-common cause of hospitalization for elders. About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter medications with vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements....

What is Lewy Body Dementia

Jan 4, 2021 | Dementia

Many families who consult our practice are surprised to find that there are many kinds of dementia. It’s not just Alzheimer’s disease that can cause cognitive decline. One of the most confounding types of dementia is called “Lewy body...

Chronic Pain? Tylenol is a Good First Step

Dec 28, 2020 | Medication

As a geriatrician who primarily takes care of elders with dementia, chronic pain is a problem that I must address daily. It’s not news that chronic pain affects us as we age. A recent study found that 53 percent of the elder reported bothersome pain each month....