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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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Financial Scams: Top 5 Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Financial Scams: Top 5 Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Posted Dec 29th, 2020 in Prevention, Legal, Aging Successfully

Unfortunately, older adults are a common target for fraudsters. With almost half of those over 65 reporting having been targeted. In the US older adults are cheated out of 3 billion dollars a year by scammers. Con artists can show up as door-to-door salespeople,  robo callers, telemarketers, by email and regular mail. This doesn't even consider the fraud and theft that can occur at the hands of family members. In this article, I’ll share the top five scams that you  need to be aware of an...

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How to Optimize your Aging Immune System

By Dr. Nicole Didyk

Posted May 3rd, 2020 in Caring for Yourself, Prevention, Aging Successfully

Dr. Didyk is a medical doctor and Geriatrician. In this video, you'll hear tips about how to optimize the function of your aging immune system. There are some normal , age-related changes to the immune system, which is called "immunesenescence". Healthy lifestyle choices are the easiest way to keep the immune system in good working order.

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What is a Geriatrician?

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.

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Flu FAQ

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.

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Sunscreen

Posted Sep 16th, 2019 in Caring for Yourself, GERI-Minute, Prevention

GERI-Minutes - 3 reasons why sunscreen is important

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