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geriatrics

Don’t let the weather fool you

Listen to your body. It'll tell you if you're dehydrated, if only you'll listen.

‘Nobody can do it all’

Tips for the generation sandwiched between raising kids and caring for their aging parents

Healing power of housework?

In your 60s and beyond, even moderate activity around the house can improve your physical health.

Dozens of potential Alzheimer’s meds in the pipeline

Last new drug for the memory-robbing disease was introduced in the United States in 2003.

Many talks on end-of-life wishes end in confusion

Just 3 out of 10 accurately understood what their loved one wanted.

1 in 4 older Americans don’t exercise

That means about 31 million people over age 50 are increasing their risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Patient Story

‘That’s what keeps me going’

91-year-old Morrie Boogaart weaves hats for the homeless while in hospice care.