From: Johnson and Johnson, Health	Category: Geriatrics
City: New Brunswick	Language: English

Nutrition for seniors, part 3. It is important to eat with your senior to see if there is something that is affecting them so that they are unable to eat well.

From: Johnson and Johnson, Health	Category: Geriatrics
City: New Brunswick	Language: English

Nutrition for seniors, part 2. Fresh vegetables and fruits are important, but seniors can get some well balanced meals from frozen meals. Hydration is also important.

From: Johnson and Johnson, Health	Category: Geriatrics
City: New Brunswick	Language: English

Nutrition for seniors, part 1.

From: Johnson and Johnson, Health	Category: Geriatrics
City: New Brunswick	Language: English

Some elderly that take too many medications that can have interactions can have effects on their memory that mimic dementia. It is important for the primary care physician to review all of the medications on a regular basis.

From: Scott Robertson, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Paso Robles	Language: English

Osteoporosis: This dimineralization and bone loss occurs in nearly half of people over age 50 and is associated with fractures of the vertebrae, hips and wrist. The first presentation is with a fracture. Risk factors include history of a fracture under age 50, being female, being small and thin, Vitamin D deficiency, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, and caucasian and asian descent. Treatment with calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and medications: fasamax, actonel, boniva, and evista.

From: Brad Herskowitz, MD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Kendall	Language: English

What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's is a slowly progressive, fatal disease of the brain when certain proteins build up in the brain. First the person loses short term memory. A person will lose the ability to problem solve, to grasp concepts and make plans. Eventually, the person loses control of moods, and finally the senses are affected, and long term memory.

From: Tara Remington, PharmD	Category: Geriatrics
City: Ann Arbor	Language: English

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.

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. Signs of Alzheimer's include memory loss, difficulty performing daily activity, changes in personality, and impaired judgment. You should see a doctor for confusion, losing train of thought, and memory loss.

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