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The  COVID Vaccine - Is It Right for Frail Older Adults?

The COVID Vaccine - Is It Right for Frail Older Adults?

Posted Feb 10th, 2021

A Geriatrician reviews the data about COVID vaccine efficacy and safety in older adults.

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What's the best way to eat to prevent DEMENTIA?

What's the best way to eat to prevent DEMENTIA?

Posted Jan 4th, 2021

The diet that I recommend most often for brain health is called the MIND diet. It's a combination of a Mediterranean style diet and the DASH diet which is a low salt diet. It’s easy to follow for most people and doesn't involve any fancy foods or supplements.

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Urinary Incontinence - Interview with Dr. Adrian Wagg

Posted Aug 31st, 2020

Dr. Didyk interviews Dr. Adrian Wagg, Geriatrician and Professor of continence studies.

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Coronavirus - The Basics for Older Adults

Posted Mar 22nd, 2020

Coronavirus is transmitted through respiratory droplets, and causes mild symptoms in about 80% of cases, but appears to be more likely to cause serious illness or death in older adults. Avoiding contact with others and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are important strategies to get through the pandemic safely.

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The Flu and You - What you need to know about Flu Season 2020-2021

The Flu and You - What you need to know about Flu Season 2020-2021

By Dr. Nicole Didyk

Posted Oct 23rd, 2019 in Caring for Others, GERI-Minute, Prevention

Think the flu shot is ineffective? That it can give you the flu? Get the facts!

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6 Things You Need to Know to Care for LGBTQ+ Elders

6 Things You Need to Know to Care for LGBTQ+ Elders

Posted Feb 10th, 2021

A Geriatrician reviews some key points about the health of LGBTQ+ elders, and what health professionals can do to make sure that sexual identity doesn’t get in the way of excellent Geriatric care.

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7 New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease

7 New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease

Posted Jan 15th, 2021

Alzheimer's disease has no cure, and the medications that we currently prescribe increase a chemical called acetylcholine, which can help with some Alzheimer’s symptoms. Their effects are modest at best, and even on medication, progression of the dementia is inevitable.

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Do Dementia Drugs Work?

Do Dementia Drugs Work?

Posted Jan 13th, 2021

In this article we'll talk about the cognitive enhancers that we currently use for dementia, what you could expect when started on these medications, and when they should be stopped.

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When Someone with Dementia Starts Wandering

When Someone with Dementia Starts Wandering

By Dr. Nicole Didyk

Posted Jan 10th, 2021 in Planning Ahead

In this article I'll explain why wandering can happen in a person with dementia, present some of the warning signs that a person with dementia may be at risk of getting lost as well as tips to try to prevent the person from becoming disoriented and going missing.

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The Best Exercise for Brain Health

The Best Exercise for Brain Health

Posted Jan 6th, 2021

Exercise has short term and long-term benefits for the aging brain. On top of brain benefits there are many other body systems that require exercise to function optimally

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