Category: Geriatric Medicine
Rheumatoid arthritis
Zeev Weitz MD What does the word ‘arthritis’ mean? Is it joint pain? Is it joint swelling? Is it redness? The answer, simply, is YES: it is pain, swelling and redness individually and in combination. The word arthritis is defined as
End-of-life decisions require special attention to dignity
By Dr. Paul Bushkuhl Many months ago, I received a book from a good friend entitled “Being Mortal.” It had a huge impact on my practice of medicine and I believe it should be required reading for all mortals and
Mysteries of the Aging Mind
By Craig Moss, MD What happens to the mind as we age? Where does forgetfulness become the start of dementia? What is normal aging and what is pathology? What causes memory loss and are there ways to prevent it from
Geriatrics in the New Millennium
Geriatrics is the medical care and treatment of older people. In the United States, over 13% of the population is 65 years of age or older. The average life expectancy in 1991 was over 75 years of age. Illnesses that
