What is a Geriatrician?
A geriatrician is a specialist medical doctor with certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, who provides specialized, comprehensive assessment and care of seniors.
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Watch your Ageist Language!
Language is important and we avoid certain terms that are considered offensive or disrespectful, but what about ageist language?
Is This Normal - Sleep
In the "Is this normal?" series, we start off with a discussion about sleep. Just because we are retired doesn't mean we can retire from an active lifestyle!
Is This Normal - Bowel Movements
How often is it normal to go? Why am I constipated in my senior years? When should I visit the doctor or nurse practitioner?
Is This Normal - Bristol Stool Chart
Dr. Didyk explains the "Bristol Stool Chart" used by nurses, doctors and researchers to describe the appearance of stool.
Is This Normal - Memory
Are those little lapses of memory a normal part of aging or should you be worried? Dr. Didyk addresses the significance of what some call "senior moments".