Esther Lipstein, M.D. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bone that occurs in both men and women as a natural process of aging. In particular, after menopause, women are more subject to bone loss because of a decreased amount of estrogen. It is important to evaluate men at risk and post-menopausal women (as well as select individuals treated…
Robert K. Luntz, M.D. Over the past 20 years, the medical community and the patients we care for have been the beneficiary of many medical advances. There is a trend in medicine towards minimizing the invasiveness of the procedures that we perform and the urological community has been extremely proactive in leading this charge. One technology…
How to Discuss Treatment with Your Loved Ones’ Doctor This Article is Presented by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York If your parents are getting older and have begun to develop chronic medical problems, it’s a good idea to educate yourself about their medical care and form a relationship with their doctor. By accompanying your…
Rina Caprarella, M.D. Exercise is an often overlooked but imperative aspect of a healthy lifestyle in the elderly. It is reported that more than 30% of those aged 65 and above do not exercise, but the number is probably higher. Barriers to initiating an exercise routine include: 1. Lack of knowledge. 2. Fear and motivation.…
Dealing with Dementia: The Frustration of Forgetfulness This Article is Presented by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York Caregiving presents countless challenges, and when your loved one suffers from dementia or another illness that causes memory loss, these challenges often increase as your loved one loses capacity to function. Managing the frustration that can build…
Times are tough and money is tight all over. It’s tempting to save unused medications past their expiration date; however, time affects medications much as it does food. An expired medication may become toxic over time due to degradation of chemical components or even growth of bacteria and mold. Using these expired medications can create…
Robert Greenwald, M.D. COULD YOUR PAIN BE POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA? Robert Greenwald, M.D. An often-overlooked cause of muscular and arthritic pain in senior citizens goes by the funny name of polymyalgia rheumatica, abbreviated PMR. It is a mysterious condition with which many physicians are not familiar. When properly diagnosed and treated, immediate and substantial relief can…
Balance Problems As We Age By: Dr. Rina Caprarella This Article is brought to you by LifeCaller Medical Alert Systems: www.LifeCaller.com Falls pose a large health concern as we all age. The risk of falling increases with age and is at its highest after the age of 80. This typically stems from problems with walking that result…
ARTHRITIS AND YOUR FEET By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Everyone associates the word arthritis with pain. Arthritis can affect all parts of the body. It is a broad term for many conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint. Arthritis may occur in your back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders or hands as well as your…
5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER HEART Presented by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York When measuring a person’s heart health, blood pressure readings may be one of the most helpful indicators. A normal reading is anything 120/80 mm/Hg or lower. While there are some genetic factors that can increase your risk of developing hypertension, there…