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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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health

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

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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