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    How to Prevent Hip Fractures

    March 19, 2017

    An estimated one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Falls can often lead to fractures, particularly in patients with osteoporosis. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: geriatrics, hip fracture, orthopaedics

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    Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Difference?

    February 18, 2017

    Understand the differences between family medicine and internal medicine and how you can choose the type of primary care doctor that's right for you. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: disease, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, PCP, primary care physician

    Learn the difference between family medicine and internal medicine.
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    Medical Mondays: Senior Care

    June 29, 2015

    Learn more about common health conditions in older adults including shingles, dementia, and Alzheimer's in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: aging, dementia, falls, geriatrics, hoarding, medical mondays, senior care, shingles

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    Hoarding Disorder: The Silent Struggle You Can’t Hide

    June 23, 2015

    Hoarding Disorder can have a profound effect on a person's well-being. Find out how you can help your loved one if you think they may be suffering. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: geriatrics, hoard, hoarding, hoarding disorder, Mental Disorders, older adults

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