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What is a Geriatrician?

Posted Jan 28th, 2020 in Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others, Prevention, Planning Ahead, Aging Successfully, Is This Normal?

A geriatrician is a specialist medical doctor with certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, who provides specialized, comprehensive assessment and care of seniors.

Watch your Ageist Language!

Posted Sep 19th, 2019 in Caring for Others, Aging Successfully, Is This Normal?

Language is important and we avoid certain terms that are considered offensive or disrespectful, but what about ageist language?

Am I Sleeping Too Much?

Posted Sep 19th, 2019 in Is This Normal?

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 - Bowel Movements

Posted Sep 19th, 2019 in Is This Normal?

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

Posted Sep 19th, 2019 in Is This Normal?

Dr. Didyk explains the "Bristol Stool Chart" used by nurses, doctors and researchers to describe the appearance of stool.

Is This Normal - Memory

Posted Sep 19th, 2019 in Is This Normal?

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".

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.