The change was spurred by a new vaccine specifically designed to protect against bacterial strains that infect adults and the growing recognition that pneumonia rates in adults over 50 are high.
- Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia
Reading a pamphlet in the doctor’s office about which vaccines to get may help nudge older adults to get vaccinated.
Unfortunately, there’s no cure for scammers – but you can build immunity against them.
As you get older, you’re at higher risk of severe infection and your immunity declines faster after vaccination.
Studies suggest seniors without the booster shot run a higher risk of infection and hospitalization from the omicron variant.
In tough conversations, show your respect for loved ones’ autonomy and dignity.
Millions of healthy people, including seniors, delayed care because of the pandemic. It’s time to get back to the doctor.
Experts weigh in on whether they will sit and eat at a restaurant.
Existen diferentes tipos de pérdida de memoria y pueden tener diferentes causas.
New statistics show that people with dementia have been particularly vulnerable during the pandemic.
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and therefore a good time to talk about dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common dementia, but there are others to be aware of, a gerontologist explains.
A new approach is making a big difference in Virginia.
While COVID-19 raises the risk for people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and COPD, social distancing can make it harder to keep up diets and medication.
As the novel coronavirus spreads, an expert offers ways the elderly can stay safe while staying connected.
As the boomers age, many will have medication issues. That can be compounded by the number of drugs they take, both prescription and over-the-counter.
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