From: Edward Schneider, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Los Angeles	Language: English

As you age your sleep patterns change. Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician from USC, discusses what happens to your sleep as you age, and how the sleep affects you.

From: Nina Silverberg, PhD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Bethesda	Language: English

Dr Nina SIlverberg of the National Institute on Aging, discusses Alzheimer's Disease.

From: Kenneth Robbins, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Stoughton	Language: English

Depression can mimick dementia in the elderly. There is quite a bit of overlap of the signs of depression and the signs of dementia. Dr. Kenneth Robbins, of the Univ. of Wisconsin, discusses how to tell the difference between depression and dementia.

From: Sudeep Gill, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City:  -	Language: English

A new study shows that in the elderly with dementia, treating them with anti psychotic medications may have increased risk of death.

From: Hau Liu, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Santa Clara	Language: English

A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that in healthy elderly patients using Human Growth Hormone did not improve most of their conditions, and it had significant side effects including pain, swelling, and possibly diabetes.

From: Mike Magee, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: New York	Language: English

Health Commentary with Dr. Mike Magee: its time to get this serious health issue under control. More information at www.healthcommentary.org

From: Ronald Peterson, MD, PhD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Rochester	Language: English

Mild Cognitive Impairment is a transitional state between normal aging Alheimer's Disease. It is manifested by early forgetfullness. It is estimated that about 5% of normal aging people with transition into MCI or mild cognitive impairment. With the baby boomer aging it is important to pick up MCI early as some therapy may be helpful to prevent or slow the progression to dementia. Dr. Ronald Peterson, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic, discusses mild cognitive impairment.

From: Theodore Ruza, DO	Category: Geriatrics
City: West Bloomfield	Language: English

Signs of Alzheimer's disease: Dr. THeodore Ruza, from Botsford Hospital, explains the signs of Alzheimer's disease, and when you should seek medical attention if your family member has memory loss.

From: Edward Schneider, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Los Angeles	Language: English

Osteoporosis is very common as you age, especially in women. Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician, discusses how to prevent bone loss as you age, thus preventing osteoporosis.