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What is Alzheimer's disease? This video reviews the biochemical causes of Alzheimer's and how it affects patients clinically in different stages of the disease process.
Seniors should watch for drug interactions when taking multiple medications. Tami Remington, Pharm D, discusses steps seniors can take to prevent drug interactions when they are taking multiple medications.
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.
Health Commentary with Dr. Mike Magee: its time to get this serious health issue under control. More information at www.healthcommentary.org
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.
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.
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.
Osteoporosis is much more common in women as they age. Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician from USC, discusses the reason why osteoporosis is more common in women than men.
Cancer occurs in people of all age, but is much more common as we get older. Why is it that people are more prone to cancer as they age? Dr. Edward Schneider, a noted geriatric physician from USC, discusses the reason why the elderly are more prone to cancer.