Geriatrics is now a department of its own at Upstate Medical University By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In consideration of the ever-growing baby boomer population,
Golden Years
Excessive Heat Poses Risks for Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For most people, extremely hot weather is a bit of a nuisance and fodder for light conversation. For elderly people,
Hidden Problem: Mental Health Problems Among Seniors
Mental issues affecting senior population are largely overlooked By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant More than 15 percent of adults aged 60 and older experience mental
Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
By Jim Miller Many people use the words “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In fact, you can
Geriatric Syndromes Require Special Care
As we age, we become more likely to develop several co-occurring health problems that feed each other. These are called ‘geriatric syndromes’ By Deborah
Want to Live Longer?
Centenarians share tips for healthy aging By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not polite to ask a lady her age. But Catherine Sellin, a resident
Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
New parameters mean more Americans have high blood pressure By Jim Miller If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not
6 Health Issues Affecting Older Adults
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many issues affect the health of older adults. Area experts weighed in on eight of them. 1. Hormone imbalance “Every
Aerobic Exercise Key for Brain Health
Practice helps prevent cognitive decline, say experts By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aerobic exercise may offer protection from cognitive decline, according to two recent studies.
Elder Abuse Often Unseen
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2011, the New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study estimated more than 260,000 older adults have been victims of