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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!

Flu FAQ

Posted Oct 23rd, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Prevention, Aging Successfully

Facts about the flu are described in this GERI-Minute.

Holidays with Dementia

Holidays with Dementia

By Dr. Nicole Didyk

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

Holiday time can present a challenge when you have a family member living with dementia. Here a re a few tips.

Why is gout so painful?

By Dr. Nicole Didyk

Posted Oct 23rd, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others, GERI-Minute, Aging Successfully

Gout is a crystal-induced inflammatory arthropathy, which is a fancy way of saying joint pain due to tiny crystals.

Mini-Stroke

Posted Oct 11th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others, GERI-Minute

GERI-Minutes - why the term mini-stroke drives Dr. Didyk crazy

Tremors

Posted Sep 17th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Aging Successfully

GERI-Minutes - More about Tremors

Polypharmacy

Posted Sep 17th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Aging Successfully

GERI-Minutes - Let's talk about polypharmacy.

Going to see the Geriatrician

Posted Sep 17th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Geriatric FAQ, Aging Successfully

GERI-Minutes - 3 tips to get the most out of your geriatrician appointment!

Power of Attorney

Posted Sep 17th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Planning Ahead

GERI-Minutes - Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care.

Going to the Cottage

Posted Sep 17th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Planning Ahead, Aging Successfully

GERI-Minutes - 3 items you need for the cottage.

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From the Blog

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

Feb 10th, 2021

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

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

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.

Urinary Incontinence - Interview with Dr. Adrian Wagg

Aug 31st, 2020

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

Coronavirus - The Basics for Older Adults

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.