Aging & Independence Archives

Essay: Where Are We Headed? U.S. Healthcare Questions Are Mounting—With No Answers

Mar 20, 2017 · James Bregman, MD · Aging & Independence

I just left my classroom at Pace University, where I teach PA (Physician Assistant) students in their first year of training. They exude an energy and optimism often seen in those who have youth, health, hope, and plenty of time ahead. Before these students lies the unscathed landscape of their … Read More

How to Maintain Your Independence: 5 Tips for Seniors

Mar 20, 2017 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Aging & Independence

As we get older, our bodies and minds go through numerous changes that are often undesirable, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to live a satisfying and independent life for years to come. These five tips will serve to remind you how to maintain your independence while ensuring that … Read More

Most Common Health Problems in Elderly People

Mar 16, 2017 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

Certain conditions or disorders can develop as we age that impact our quality of life and ability to live independently. Here, we take a look at the most common health problems in elderly people—conditions always worth monitoring. Osteoarthritis: Sometimes called "wear and tear" arthritis, osteoarthritis is characterized by a loss … Read More

Senior Citizen Help: Hips, Knees, and the Aging Process

Jan 20, 2017 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Many factors can influence our mobility, particularly our joints and muscles and our balance. Our skeletal system is the scaffolding of our body, providing structure and support. Joints are the parts of the bodies where different bones come together, allowing our skeletons to move. Healthy joints contain cartilage, synovial membranes, … Read More

Physical Problems of Elderly People: Stay Healthy with These 3 Preventative Care Steps

Jan 17, 2017 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

Seeing your primary care provider on at least an annual basis allows him or her to help keep tabs on your overall physical health. If you have chronic medical problems, however, the visits with your provider can sometimes be dominated by focusing on the management of those problems. It's important … Read More

Elderly Activities: Managing the Day-to-Day Issues

Nov 7, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

Many of the day-to-day tasks people take for granted in their younger years become more onerous for the elderly. Activities like the four below—meals, transportation, hygiene, and mobility—can become challenging. It's important to ask for help when these tasks become difficult and to take advantage of resources in the community … Read More

Independent Living to Dependent Living: A Staged Approach

Oct 28, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

Anticipating how your needs will change with aging can be daunting, but taking measures to plan for those changes can make the eventual transition from independence to dependence smoother. Careful planning can also potentially prolong your independent living, allowing for more of your needs to be met inside your home. … Read More

Are You at Your Proper Weight for Height and Age?

Jul 19, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

With age comes a variety of health problems, some of which can be avoided or minimized by certain lifestyle changes, like embracing a healthy diet. The food we eat is the fuel for our bodies. It also has a significant impact on our risk of disease development and disease management. … Read More

Elderly Diseases: The Big 12

Jun 27, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

For both the youthful and the elderly, diseases can be a reality, and they require attention. Many different diseases can affect the human body, but certain ones rank among the most common causes of major illness in older adults. Some of these elderly diseases affect both men and women and … Read More

Men, Testosterone, and Andropause

Feb 16, 2016 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Before I began working as a writer and editor for Natural Health Advisory Institute—when I was seeing patients full-time—I saw men in my office every week with classic symptoms of low testosterone. All too often, their physicians dismissed their complaints. Sometimes, my male patients would come with test results for … Read More

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