How to find geriatric care — or a medication review — near you

A caregiving daughter once wrote in and asked me this common question: “How can I find a gerontologist* near me to review medications, and help care for my mother with dementia?” As you may have noticed if you’re a regular reader, I often emphasize the importance of spotting and reducing risky medications, especially those associated […]

The Value of the Friendship Line in Enhancing Mental Health for Seniors

The Friendship Line, pioneered by Institute on Aging, is a vital resource addressing the growing crisis of loneliness among seniors by offering emotional support and social connection. Backed by scientific research, this program has demonstrated significant improvements in mental health, reducing loneliness, depression, and anxiety, while serving as a model for integrating social support into […]

How Sex Changes With Aging (& What You Can Do About It)

(This article is a special guest post by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular interest in informing and empowering older adults and families. So I’ve been very glad to have her contributing to the site, and I appreciate her covering some […]

3 Ways to Prevent Injury From a Fall (Plus 3 Ways That Don’t Work as Well as You’d Think)

Worried about falls in an older person? You’re right to be concerned, especially if the older person has already experienced a fall. Research suggests that falling once doubles your chance of falling again. And falls, as everyone knows, can cause life-changing injuries. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that: One out of five falls causes […]