When the cold sets in, it feels like the chill settles deep into our bones—especially for those with arthritis. If your hands ache with every movement, even the simplest tasks like buttoning a shirt, writing a note, or turning a key can become painful struggles.You’re not alone. Nearly half of adults over 65 have arthritis,

As a caregiver, managing the medications of the senior in your life can feel overwhelming. Between ensuring they take the right doses at the right times and deciphering whether all those medications are truly necessary, it’s easy to feel bogged down. Add in the ever-rising cost and not knowing the prescription cost-saving strategies, and you

Stop me if this seems familiar. You’ve been sticking to a balanced diet and regularly taking your daily walks. All your friends think that you’re on track to maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come. However, you might not be getting all the essential screenings that could catch potential health issues early.How does that

For years now, JoAnn,86, had been hearing that a strict regimen of medications was the best, maybe even the ONLY way to manage health conditions effectively. She would often receive the same advice from all her doctors: “Take the medication as directed.”. And since everyone seemed to be saying it, it must be true, right?Well…

Medication safety practices are quite simple but managing multiple medications can be overwhelming, especially for seniors who are often prescribed various drugs that may interact with each other or cause harmful side effects. We get stuck wondering things like, “Which medications are safe to take together?” or “How do I avoid unnecessary side effects?” When

Two Sides to Every Story…Recently, a friend of mine was tired of her doctor not listening to her. Her big complaint was her stomach hurt. This doctor never even examined her abdomen. He was in and out faster than a burger joint.  She told me she finally switched to the type of doctor Mary has and

Imagine a finely tuned race car, a sleek marvel of engineering that purrs with power. It demands high-octane fuel, meticulous maintenance, and a skilled driver to unleash its full potential. Your body isn’t that different. It’s a complex biological machine fueled by specific nutrients, requiring consistent upkeep, and ultimately driven by your choices.However, unlike a

There are a lot of myths floating around about vitamins and supplements. Yesterday we talked about Vitamin D and the benefits it might show to prevent dementia. But let’s not get too excited about supplements. We have to make sure that when we take supplements we are not dong more harm than good. Here’s what

I almost said “no” to the calcium score test. And then my doctor explained it to me…After that, I never looked back.  I started ordering them for my patients.  My brother, a family practice doc started ordering it for his patients. Together we found 8 patients who were ready to have a heart attack. We sent

I have a confession to make and most of your medical providers will tell you this exact same thing. Here’s what’s really going on.What is Asymptomatic Bacteriuria?For years we thought if there were bacteria in your urine then you were supposed to be on antibiotics. This was called a urinary tract infection. However, research now