Aging & Independence

Finger Bruising

Feb 22, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
Q: Sometimes a bruise just appears on the palm side of a finger, and it disappears in a day or two. It doesn’t hurt much, and I don’t recall injuring it. What might be causing this? A: As the skin becomes thinner with age, bruises can become more apparent from … Read More

Aging Well in Your Own Home

Jan 24, 2023 · · Aging & Independence
The risk of falls increases with age and can become a serious health problem. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four people over the age of 65 fall each year. More than 3 million people wind up in the emergency room because of a fall, … Read More

Live Independently for Longer: Your Action Plan

Dec 20, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
Most of us would like to live independently for as long as possible, but what are the magic ingredients for helping us do so? Patricia Bloom, MD, associate clinical professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai, points to good physical and cognitive function, disease prevention, and effective management … Read More

Research Roundup January 2023

Dec 20, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
• Eat Your Way to a Healthy Brain. Eating a healthier diet, like Mediterranean-style, is associated with stronger cognitive function, while diets higher in sugar were associated with poorer cognitive function, according to researchers. The study, which included cognitive function scores from different racial and ethnic groups, found six metabolites … Read More

Three Cheers for Chestnuts!

Nov 22, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over an open fire or warming cold hands on a wintry walk, chestnuts capture the spirit and tradition of the season. Grown as early as 2,000 B.C. in North America, Europe, and Asia, the chestnut is … Read More

Ask the Doctor December 2022

Nov 22, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
Q: Amnesia is a plot device in TV shows and movies, but does it actually occur in real life? If so, how is it different from dementia? A: Amnesia, of which there are several different types, is a rare, but very real condition. Amnesia can affect your ability to learn … Read More

Good News for Drivers Over 70

Nov 8, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
According to a 2020 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), drivers in their 70s are less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those in their prime working years. That’s a remarkable reversal for a generation of drivers once thought to be a significant threat … Read More

What to Do If You Fall

Oct 24, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
This month, we’re looking at interventions that can help ease the fear of falling: a problem that can impact your mental and physical well-being whether or not you already have suffered a fall. The suggestions included in the article won’t just help alleviate your worries—they also will make falls less … Read More

Manage Your Fear of Falling

Oct 24, 2022 · · Aging & Independence
Many older adults who fall are left with a fear of falling again even if they aren’t hurt in their initial fall. Such fear can harm your mental and physical well-being, says Mount Sinai social worker Sheila Barton, LCSW. “Many of my patients state that they lose confidence in themselves … Read More

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