In reply to TINA. https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/white-matter-brain-changes-and-cerebral-small-vessel-disease-fanny-elahi/comment-page-2/#comment-17204
In reply to Diane Atwood. It sounds like you're a good advocate for your hu...
In reply to Marie. You're correct, Marie. The sudden, or acute onset is one of the main...
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In reply to Christina Treadway. I'm sorry that your mom had such rough time with her ey...
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In reply to Paul M. I'm so glad to hear that your parent's symptoms resolved. Great poi...
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Can I ask what -'previous small vessel ischaemic changes', on a CT scan might mean? I have an MRI to.come hopefully due to ongoing Sinus issues and headaches. Thank you
This is so good. Thank you. My husband is in a memory care facility. Still walking, interacting and we have such wonderful times together. The facility requested hospice because he is wandering m...
In reply to Helen. It's also acute. It's disturbing how fast it comes on.
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My mother who is 79 had a surgery on her eye last year after a sudden fall. She has dementia and her post surgery recovery was more difficult than we expected because her mental health declined s...
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Something to be mindful of is the possibility of an ostensibly innocuous medication dose changes inducing psych events. My parent, in their 70s who was well-managed on chronic conditions, had bee...
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In reply to Alexandra Grannis. Well, it depends a little on which "guidelines" on...
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In reply to Charles Rumsey. It sounds like your BP is well controlled and you're ...
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In reply to Doug Mason. It sounds like you're describing https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/blood-pressure-study-sprint-senior/comment-page-1/#comment-17167
In reply to Nancy Zarr. Sounds like you've had a struggle finding a BP monitor th...
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In reply to Stephanie Waterman. As I mentioned before, we Geriatricians often say...
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In reply to Harry Goldhagen. Great point, Harry and thanks for sharing your exper...
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In reply to Susan L. Thanks for linking that article, Susan. I had a loo...
In reply to Jan G. Thank you for your kind feedback! I agree that Dr. K ...
In reply to Kay Thomas. That's a good point and I found this article about whe...
sorry I forgot to include a link in my previous comment https://www.ccjm.org/content/90/12/725
The suggestion to take bp meds at night comes from the Spanish study (referenced in the 2020 HMS article) that seemed to show lower adverse events when taking bp meds at night. I've also found 20...
Want to Thank you for all you do to help older people & those who care for them to achieve better health with the science & information & your caring to do so! So often older people are relegated...
This article was too complicated to understand. It certainly did not answe MY QUESTION. I am a healthy 87-year-old female. WHAT SHOULD MY BLOOD PRESSURE BE?
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Dr. Kernisan Very interesting analysis of BP studies. I see no comments on folks with variable BP. I am 85 years old.My daily maximum occurs during thre night (systolic ~-135). During the day aft...
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I am 83 years old. with Chronic Kidney Disease and I have issues with my heart valves. I have been prescribed a diuretic, which I find drops my systolic from its normal value of 115 into the mid ...
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Blood Pressure machines can be highly inaccurate regardless of the brand or cost. One should always take your home monitor to all Drs. appointments to compare readings before or after having your...
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How low is too low? My 86yo father routinely has BP 80-90/50-60 and is on 3 BP meds, with hx of falls. These cardiologists do not adjust to age, thinking lower is better at any age.
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Thanks for this detailed look at the study, both what it says and what it doesn't (people who were excluded from the study). In terms of side effects, you mention orthostatic hypertension and ris...
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In reply to Nicole Didyk, MD. There was no mention of how the urine specimens ...
In reply to Shauna. Thanks for the suggestion, Shauna. Peyronie's can affect...
In reply to Debbie. I get Debbie's point that we're all subject to the chang...
In reply to hatsumi park. Thanks for subscribing to the email newsletter! If you ...
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In reply to Ben Barkow. I just did my test and scored within a normal rang...
In reply to Jini Coolen BRIGGS. I'm sorry to hear about the loss ...
In reply to Ben Barkow. There is so much research on cognitive aging and n...
In reply to Harry Goldhagen. Glad you enjoyed the article, Harry. I agree ...
In reply to Sally Asmundson. Wow, Sally! you sound like you're a great res...
In reply to Albert. It's wonderful that you are so close with your wife! I'd...
Please address Peyronie's as it's very common and rarely discussed. The injections and surgeries have terrible side effects. Is there anything else that can be done - would you please research th...
Please put me on your emails list. I used to get your articles, but not now.
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Test your cognitive effectiveness and establish a baseline. The Cogniciti website has such a test. It reveals your percentile status separated according to age and education. So you can see how y...
In reply to Nicole Didyk, MD. I am not quite certain how this wor...
Several streams of study are pointing to brain nutrition and some treatments. There is solid evidence for medium chain triglycerides and intermittent fasting, both of which get ketones into the b...
Excellent review! I think sleep should get more emphasis. My simple MCI test -- how well I do watching Jeopardy -- is greatly affected by how much sleep I get. When I get less than six hours a ni...
This is an excellent summary with links to many other resources. I have been following your website since the beginning and frequently recommend it to friends and younger people concerned about p...
In reply to bearcatjer. There can be a lot of health information to tra...
In reply to MJ Jessup. I'm sorry you're feeling rushed at doctor appoin...
In reply to ALFREDO LEISER. Many older adults have unusual sleep ...
In reply to JC Bryan. Good idea to keep that list where it can ea...
In reply to R. Gannon. I hadn't really thought about a patient "o...
In reply to Louise S. Rocha-McCarthy. Good for you for navigating...
In reply to Sheila Pegram. Sheila, thank you for your kind feedback. It...
In reply to Barb H. Thanks for letting us know you liked the article an...
In reply to Martina. I can understand your conce...
In reply to Shuler Cox. Thanks for sharing your ...
In reply to Alan Hall. I'm glad you found a solu...
In reply to Sandra Dolins. I'm sorry to hear tha...
Very informative and helpful article to use for future reference. Thank you! I am 83 and have several serious co morbidities i have Specialists for and see regularly. I usually have quarterly blo...
Thank you for the very valuable and complete list of blood work. How many times have I wondered about the need for them and been given an explanation of these tests, but seldom have doctors wante...
I began to follow you as I cared for my aging mother and found your posts so helpful. I am a nurse by profession and am now 75 years old. Thank you for what you do and have done for so many. You ...
An excellent explanation and great reference guide to these tests Easily understood by those of us not in the medical field. Many thanks!
HI AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OS SLEEPING DISORDERS. MY PROBLEM: I AM A 85 YEAR OLD PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST IN INTERNAL MEDICINE AND GASTROENTEROLOGY. SINCE CHILDHOOD I AM A NIGHT S...
I have always tried to carry an "emergency" list (as wide as a credit card, then accordion-pleated to fit in a credit card window ) in my wallet and another copy on my cell phone home screen. Now...
Thanks for your list. My doctor, who I consider a friend, has retired only to be replaced by a nurse practitioner. I think having to wait for an insurance company to approve a necessary MRI might...
In reply to Daniel Jereb. I must disagree with the very first pre...
My mother is 94 and has been on zolpidem for over three years. The odd thing is that she won’t take pills for minor aches and pains but will religiously take this sleeping pill. Part of the pro...
80 year old male. CBD from a reputable vendor can be safe and effective. It helps me sleep because it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and relieves the chronic tendinitis in my shoulders. I thin...
ENTs often discover a bent or restrictive nasal passage can be fixed with surgery. Even after that I need to use a nasal insert every night to open the passage a little more. I found the very bes...
My sleep is interrupted by so many variables that a good night sleep seems hopeless. Between the need to urinate, the thirst, dry mouth and burning of burning mouth syndrome, ear popping, and fre...
In reply to Victoria Davis. Thank you, Victoria! We're so happy t...
In reply to Yoginder Chugh. I agree, the articles from Dr. K are ...
In reply to NITHESH. I'm so glad you found the article to be on p...
GOOD AND TO THE POINT REMINDER FOR OLD PEOPLE
Leslie: I find your articles very well written for laymen. I enjoy them and take your advice to heart. Keep sending me your experienced thinking. Thanks
Always pleased to see your emails and articles pop up Thank you and best wishes for 2024 to you and your entire team!
In reply to Karen Ireland, MD. Thanks for sharing your expe...
In reply to Pam. Thanks for the suggestion, Pam. There is s...
In reply to David. Home blood pressure measurements are very helpful if a per...
Excellent overview. Having just gone through the family caregiver (my tired sister), the try to find even semicompetent paid caregivers at home, then to an adult home when mom could no longer tra...
Very thorough. Some options were new to me.
Your estimate of costs needs updating. Back in 2018, in a mid-sized Midwestern city, we were paying $15,000 per month for one parent to have long-term care in a nursing facility. Extended family,...
I agree with your article about the importance of checking BP at home. I've been doing so for nearly 40 years with a variety of digital monitors. Thankfully, I've been very consistent and my numb...
In reply to Sandy. You are most welcome and thanks for taking the time t...
In reply to Traveling Granny. Wow! I'm impressed with your commitment to...
Thank you for another excellent article with useful and educational material for our aging community!
I have been using walking sticks with great success. I am 75, and have a lot of arthritis but like hiking in forests and being a tourist. I didn't see vision loss as a factor in the falls you men...
In reply to Corky King. Thank you so much for the tip about recha...
In reply to Susan Mann. I went to take a look at the QVC site, an...
The idea of LED lights is a good one, although I would NOT recommend battery operated ones. If a senior has to keep track of changing batteries, they aren't likely to keep using them. Instead, ge...
QVC.com now includes designer adaptive clothing and other items.
In reply to Walson. That sounds really frustrating, Walson and I'm sor...
In reply to Martha Mancuso. I'm so glad you liked the article and I ho...
In reply to Harold G. Kohn. It can be difficult to get a reading if th...
In reply to Daisy. Hi Daisy. I would wait about 1-3 minutes after stan...
In reply to Dr. Melvyn BUCKTON. I'm glad you came through your cardiac...
In reply to Frank S.. The gap between systolic and diastolic blood p...
In reply to S Frank. You can read the final analysis of the SPRINT t...
In reply to Terry A Jordan. If you feel well, and aren't getting lig...
In reply to M. Sokoloff. Thanks for sharing your story, and I'm glad...
In reply to Ed aarvisais. Thanks for sharing your hypertension story...
In reply to James Beck, MD,PhD. Glad you enjoyed the article! In the...
This is very helpful. My Mom basically fits the description of Mr. A. in the story.
All of the articles I read in regards to health care or medications recommend talking with your doctor. I have been to doctors all of my life and none of them take my call when I need to inform o...
I have an Omron upper arm digital bp instrument. Unfortunately I have essential trmor and therefore it is hard to get a reading. Any suggestions?
How long should one wait between taking blood pressure while sitting and standing? Should you switch the arm that you measure it?
Excellent article. I have used one regularly since finding out I needed a bypass and also had AF four years ago. I've had the bypass and an ablation and cardioversion and I'm not in AF but still ...
Thanks for all the info about blood pressure and balanced analysis of the SPRINT study. If it has been nearly a decade since the study was published, is a 10 year follow up planned by the SPRINT ...
I will be 62 in March, 2024. My BP used to be 100/60, but has been in the 80's over 48's for the past few months. Should I be concerned?
I have read that low diastolic pressure is often overlooked because of the concern about high blood pressure. A related risk reported is the gap between systolic and diastolic pressures. The conc...
Excellent article. Really clarified things for me. I am 79, 80 in March. Blood pressure is within the guidelines. Look forward to your very helpful emails.
This is a great article. Very informative and helpful. Thank you.
thank you for this article. It really gives me the information I need to keep blood pressure readings in perspective. Seeing how the SPRINT study was conducted and what the results were, percenta...
In reply to steve ross. I am a retired physician 81 years of age thi...
This was a very thoughtful, helpful article, but I missed any statement about whether race or skin color was considered under the question of who was or was not included. Specifically, were peopl...
In reply to Nancy L. Rubinstein. Nancy, that is very cons...
My sister and I have handled two elderly relatives through their final years, based on a Trust used by both parties which gave my sister Trustee powers. As we have always gotten along well togeth...
Thank you.
In reply to Rhian. I'm sorry that y...
I am 43 and diagnosed with WMD yesterday after contrast scan. Very scared of what my future may look like. What can I do to stop it getting worse?
In reply to Sally Asmundson. Hello Sally and thank you for your wonderful commen...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/how-to-diagnose-dementia-the-basics/comment-page-5/#comment-16634
In reply to Brian Draper. Brian, it means so much to Dr. K to have a reader leave a kin...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16633
In reply to Marilyn Piazza. I'm so happy to hear that you found the article understanda...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16632
In reply to marty. This article was focused on the new vaccines, but I completely agree...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16631
In reply to Missy Rodey. Here’s what the CDC has to say about getting more than one v...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16630
In reply to Marian LeGrand. Here’s what the CDC has to say about getting more than on...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16629
In reply to sandy saada. I'm glad you find the information valuable! It doesn't sound l...
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In reply to Frank. Great idea! I hope you are safe if you're in an area affected by wil...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16627
In reply to Karen Gambardella. Here's what the CDC has to say about getting more than o...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-1/#comment-16626
In reply to Susan DuMond, PhD. Thanks for sharing your story and for letting Dr. K. kno...
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In reply to Kathryn. Glad you found the article helpful and thanks for leaving a commen...
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In reply to Teresa Young. Thank you, Teresa! It means so much that you took the time to...
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In reply to charlie anstey. I'm sorry to hear that the cost isn't covered by your insur...
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In reply to Beth Krackov, Ph.D.. I'm glad the article was helpful. Please share it with...
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In reply to Omar. I'm so glad you find the article valuable! Thanks for taking the time...
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In reply to Judy Capp. You are most welcome and I'm glad the information was timely for...
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I am 83 and have followed your posts from the very beginning. I have found everything you have written both informative and cogent. I even purchased your book for both of my daughters so they wil...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/how-to-diagnose-dementia-the-basics/comment-page-5/#comment-16613
Thank you Dr. Kernisan for all your needed information, right on time. I really appreciate it. Judy
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/rsv-in-aging-and-rsv-vaccine/comment-page-2/#comment-16607
Thanks, this is a very valuable information.
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Thanks for this timely info about RSV, and the link to the CDC's RSV surveillance page. Just chatting with friends about whether or not to take the RSV vaccine. Now I can make a more informed dec...
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Hi, I just returned from my pharmacy and asked them about the RSV vaccine. They told me that it is $300. for a single dose and not covered by my insurance. I will not be getting it.
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Thank you so much for your informative newsletters. I have learned a lot from you over the past few months. I cannot always read your newsletters immediately and have created a folder under your ...
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This was most helpful. Thank you.
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Dr, Kernisan, I thank you - seriously - for your help in putting the pieces of an older life together. I both enjoy and respect your articles! I’ll check with my PCP about the RSV vaccination, ...
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In what order would you recommend getting the 3 vaccines Covid ,Flu and RSV. Also should there be a 2 week period between shots?
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Thanks and we’ve added an air purifier while remaining outdoors active: an advisory on smoke from fires would be appreciated
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I thank you for all the valuable information you continuously provide. Question: Would you suggest I take one of the RSV vaccines for me if I’m a healthy 72 year old female, caught up with all ...
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I am a healthy 78 year old and my husband is a compromised 87 year old. If we intend to get all three vaccines in the next month, should we get them all at once; double up the flu and RSV vaccine...
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Dr. K., I look forward to each edition and find them all to be most informative, useful and positive. Thank you, Brian San Jose CA
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How do you prioritize RSV, flu fand COVID vaccines? How much time in between vaccines?
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Why not add how fresh air, vitamins, diet and exercise help the body?
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Thank you very much for this informed, understandable post.
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In reply to Mae Ella Jones. Hello Mae, and I'm sorry that you're having these difficultie...
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In reply to julie. Hello Julie and thank you for your kind feedback! I'm so happy to hear...
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Thank you for your article. My husband is 80 years old. He has A fib, diabetes, HTN, and he has become increasingly isolated and often reverts to accusing others for issues that happened more tha...
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Thanks so much for all your information regarding old age. I am a 92 year old woman in good health, and active looking after myself. I have a wonderful daughter who checks on me every day, this w...
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/6-causes-paranoia-in-aging/comment-page-5/#comment-16565
In reply to Charles Tart. Deep thinking and self examination are good ac...
In reply to cj. That's a great example of how https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/prevent-falls-proven-approaches-ask-doctors/comment-page-2/#comment-16549
In reply to Sun. Multifocal glasses (bifocals, progressives, or multifoc...
In reply to Frank. This is great advice for a lot of conditions that aff...
In reply to Stan Goldberg, Ph.D.. I'm glad you found the suggestions to ...
I'm 86, a semi-retired psychologist, who has spent much time in life observing my own mind. I haven't had a fall of concern yet, but sometimes have moments of feeling off balance, like I may fall...
I fell 8 times in 2 weeks - hospital discovered I had a urinary infection. Treated for it. Was a year ago and haven't fallen!
I might add vision, especially when wearing progressive eyeglasses. My ophthalmologist says single vision lenses help prevent falls.
At some afternoon or early evening deal with the issues on your mind and write what you have and will do for resolution: put the notes away and do your yoga or breath exercises And relax
These are excellent ideas. However, I didn't see anything about training the body not to fall. In Parkinson's the body's ability to consistently execute automatic behaviors (e.g., walking down th...
In reply to Carolyn Rudolph. I'm glad you found the information helpful! The...
Thank you for your excellent information! Do you have any input on getting the RSV vaccine when it becomes available?
In reply to Henry Theodore Spencer. Thanks for sharing your perspective, and I respect y...
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In reply to Sun. Melatonin is a supplement used to help with insomnia. It's a chemical t...
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I find that your articles are excellent! And they are written in laymen's terms that even normal people (i.e. non-medicos can understand.) But I do find them a little ageist and patronizing to ol...
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Would be interested in learning your perspective on unregulated supplements. A nurse at a long-term care facility warned me against melatonin. Said high doses can result in death, not just the mi...
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In reply to Mary Jo Disler. That must have been a very frightening experience for...
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Delirium in my husband about 5 years ago during a very lengthy hospitalization caught us completely by surprise. In my opinion, it should be described - at least the basics - to all patients & fa...
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In reply to kathy gunz. Considering you had COIVD in the last six months, it wou...
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In reply to Kevin Riley. I'm sorry to hear about your m...
In reply to Onkar. Thank you for your kin...
In reply to David. I'm glad you found the...
In reply to Sadhvi Sokoloff. I can unders...
My 75 year old mom has no memory issues what so ever. She has been diagnosed with dementia. She has severe anxiety and is depressed about here condition. She went from pacing around the house non...
Thank you for this excellent update. I have had all the recommended vaccines and boosters - last one was in Oct. 2022. In mid May 2023 my husband and I both had Covid for the first time. We will ...
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I know, Leslie that it is not easy to produce a column like this at the frequency that you do. It takes a great deal time and efforts. Thanks for your service.
Excellent summary. The process of screenings, of which there are so many, is confusing to everyone. Good information about if and when we should get the appropriate ones. Thanks for the detailed ...
the shingles vaccine costs $500.00 for both shots. it is not covered by Medicare, nor is it covered by my supplementary insurance. The company that controls the vaccine is not interested in helpi...
In reply to DR. B. Absolutely would say that my audiology col...
In reply to Laurence Alter. I agree that prevention and...
In reply to Grace Terry. New Zealand! That's wonderful!...
In reply to Jerry. Thanks for sharing your experience a...
Thank you on spreading awareness for hearing loss. However, I would have REALLY loved to see an Audiologist included in this discussion. We are hearing (also balance) experts but I see that in th...
Thanks for the laugh: doctors won't tell you They hardly tell you anything and it is not about Time or Money -- standard obstacles for an improved life. In today's times, we have two trendy topi...
Your articles make a lot of common sense, please keep on doing them as they're really good prompts. Thanks.(From New Zealand)
I have long tried to practice many of the techniques listed in this excellent article, but have interestingly found more than a few occasions where i became involved in a mild disagreement with m...
In reply to Judith Wallace. Thanks for sharing this tip, Judi...
In reply to Jerry R. I wish you a speedy recovery from your s...
The best urinary incontence pad I've found is TENA: EXTRA LONG, MAX CAPACITY.
Excellent article! I am one of those elderly people who takes about 13 meds a day plus the addl meds I am taking from hip replacement surgery a week ago. I become very frustrated and discouraged ...
In reply to vince ventimiglia. Wow! Those are great questions but w...
In reply to Bill. I'm so glad that you're exercising regularly! All...
In reply to Gmarie. I'm glad you're exercising regularly! Older mus...
In reply to Anonymous. Good point about the challenges of sorting t...
In reply to William Fisher. I'm glad to hear that you're active and...
Thank you for the Healthy Aging Check List. I have a nonprofit Seniors4Wellness that includes (8) pillars that are shared with older adults for a healthy life span versus a life span only. My que...
You mention "all four different types of exercise that benefit older adults: strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility." How do approaches such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi fit that recommen...
I am a healthy 70 year old female who has been fit and active all my life including healthy diet, I am now dealing with moderate to severe arthritis in lower spine and right shoulder. I have been...
Looks like Dr K and all the rest of us are wrestling with new research related to ketones as brain food, MCT, and hunter-gatherer life-styles. Sure looks like some long-entrenched views of the he...
I am 69 and live in Texas where the temperatures routinely hit 100 degrees.I'm 6 feet and weigh 195 pounds. I play competitive tennis twice a week as well as golf and make every effort to stay hy...
In reply to Victoria Davis. Best of luck on your new adventure, Victoria! I...
In reply to Virginia+Gaines. Thanks for your feedback, Virginia. As a docto...
Thank you for this. This article really strikes home as within the next few months my son's family and I will be embarking on a new living experience. A family compound, so to speak. We'll have o...
As an 86-year-old woman, I can certainly understand what many of your correspondents are going through. First, I do appreciate what this advice column is trying to do; but there are a few things ...
In reply to Ingrid Philipp. In your case, antibiotics migh...
In reply to Margaret. Thank you, Margaret!
In reply to Joan Good (Girdler). I'm sorry to hear that you're one of the 15% of...
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In reply to Alan Foster. Thank you for the update from England! I work in a hosp...
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My mother is hesitant to drink water because she doesn't like it. We took a 32oz stainless mug and she has to fill it every morning, making it easy to monitor how much she drinks. She developed a...
My GP put me on antibiotics because of E Coli in my urine sample. My only symptom was strong smelling urine. Were the antibiotics necessary?
In reply to Nicole Didyk, MD. Tavor is one of the brand names fo...
In have had all the boosters etc., including Paxlovid and the bivalent, yet I have long Covid. I am 79 yo female. My doctor says she cannot help me. What do I do now?
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Thank you for this update. People might be interested in what is happening here in England. Everyone I have spoken to seems to have had all their covid vaccinations. I have but still tested posit...
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In reply to Franco. Sounds like you did the right thing...
In reply to CPH. I'm sorry to hear about the ageism you...
In reply to Rick. Thanks for sharing your experience, w...
In reply to Penny. Thanks for reading from Australia! H...
In reply to Joanne Miller. That does sound frustrating for both o...
Hi Leslie all the way from Australia. My question is at what age should an elderly switch to a geriatric doctor from their GP. I am 70. Thank you for the information you provide us.
Nurse at assisted living missed congestive heart failure as did EMS .. I insisted a ER trip, where they x-rayed. Mom's 94 but strong, blood pressure elevated, oxygen normal, sad it was missed ..
I pay close attention to your columns as I have lost all faith in the health care system, and sorry to say the doctors, too. I'm 85 and have found for the last 15 years that regardless of how I l...
Hello Dr. Kernisan, Excellent advice. In the last couple of years I have followed such advice and been able to have a minor fracture of the pelvis diagnosed when my wife (5 days after a fall) sud...
My 85 yr old husband is in home Hospice care. He does not have frequent urination in daytime but has me up every 1-2 hrs at nite to get him to the bathroom. He wears a diaper at nite but prefers ...
In reply to Beth Krackov. Thank you for being an avid reader and for lettin...
In reply to Vicky. Here in Canada, I refer clients to the https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/hearing-loss-in-aging/comment-page-2/#comment-16267
In reply to Nancy Alpert. I hope your mom is feeling better and out of hospita...
In reply to Terry D. It can be frustrating when a therapy plan doesn't seem to...
In reply to Susan G.. I'm glad to hear that your mom got a diagnosis and a pla...
Thank you for this. I am sitting by my mother’s hospital bed as she is recovering from a traumatic fall. She doesn’t know what happened, just that one minute she was standing and the next she...
Mom falls frequently. Five falls in the last two years. Her Doctor says it’s due to Positional Vertigo. Balance therapy was ordered but, Mom quit going. Doctor insists she uses a walker with br...
My now 96 year old Mom began falling at about 90 (before that she was pretty capable and even safely drove). She was finally diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is on medication for that (an...
In reply to Judith J Wallace. Thanks for sharing this great tip!
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In reply to Dave Valentine. Thank you for sharing your story! I'm sure this will give other re...
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In reply to Meredith Cahn. Thanks for mentioning https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/hearing-loss-in-aging/comment-page-2/#comment-16258
In reply to Nicole Didyk, MD. Wow. You hit the nail on the head. Same with my Mom who was diagn...
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Closed Caption phones are available free in every state. You need an internet connection. Any audiologist should be able to give you a brochure to explain the service. It does require a referral ...
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I have eustachian tube dysfunction in both ears sporadically. When I have it, sounds are distorted similar to high pitched child's voice. I cannot understand dialogue on TV or over the phone. Pro...
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My wife and I are in our eighties and live relatively independently in our granny flat, with our daughter always available for transport, shopping etc. Our early years were spent on the farm with...
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I was saddened that you didn’t mention cochlear implants. I got my first one last year and my word recognition went from 25% to 90%. I just got the second one yesterday. I was born with a heari...
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In reply to Jeanne Cronin. Oh, this is wonderful, I'm so happy for you! Tha...
In reply to gisella gordon, RN. Thanks for sharing your story. Unfortunatel...
My experience with geriatric care is this: I receive the best! medical care ever at the MGH Geriatric Consultation and Palliative Care Practice in Boston MA. I joined this practice when I was 65 ...
In reply to Nicole Didyk, MD. I see an internist as a PCP. But I am 76 and ...
My (young) PCP is leaving practice. There is a regional crisis with PCPs retiring or leaving practice. ALL PCPs at the University of Rochester have CLOSED PRACTICES. As a retired Public Health Nu...
An avid reader of this site, I'm grateful for the issues presented and the information you provide. Helps me better care for older adults. Any suggestions for those of us who don't yet need a ger...