When patients first arrive for art therapy, Meera Rastogi invariably hears their misgivings about their lack of talent. “They all say, ‘I’m horrible. It’s going to…
Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults
Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief…
How Guilt-Ridden Caregivers Can Set Limits
To make long-term caregiving sustainable, consider some boundaries “We all have multiple roles,” I am telling about a dozen family caregivers at this How to…
Shingles: What You Need to Know
About half of all shingles cases are in adults age 60 or older. Check out this video from the National Institute on Aging which explains…
10 Conditions Doctors Often Miss
Colorectal cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer are the three most frequently missed diagnoses in outpatient clinics and academic medical centers, a recent study published in JAMA Network…
Tips for How to Prevent Falls and Fractures
A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like…
