Blog
Heartburn in the elderly
GERD GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease or heartburn. This affects approximately 8% of the American population and sometimes it can be severe, affecting the ability to sleep or do daily life without pain. The common over the counter medications can...
Being Mortal a book that helps you make decisions during the aging process
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande was eye opening. He summarizes the options available for where aging people can live. He gives the advantages and disadvantages of each option. He reviews quality of life and does an excellent job showing that this is different for...
Communication and Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive disease that affects a person’s memory and ability to do tasks. Communication and language is difficult at all stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. People with Alzheimer’s may find it difficult to remember words but they also have...
Todd’s Paralysis
Todd’s paralysis can happen after a seizure. It can mimic a stroke with paralysis of the body on the side opposite of the seizure. It can also induce aphasia or lack of speaking and confusion. The difference between Todd’s paralysis and a stroke is that Todd’s...
Undiagnosed Diabetes
Decreasing vitality is a problem as we age. One of the reasons could be undiagnosed diabetes or unregulated control of the bodies use of sugar. About 26% of older adults, greater than the age of 65, have diabetes. 1/3 of them don’t know it. The usual causes of...
Changes in the Elderly
As we age our ability to respond to changes in our environment decreases. For example, we do not always respond to infections with fever, instead we may present with confusion or decreased mental ability. So it is sometimes difficult to know what is normal aging and...
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!