Push Back: Antibiotic Use In Older Adults
November 6, 2019
Maybe you were feeling poorly and finally dragged yourself to the doctor. And while she said you were probably suffering from a viral infection, just to be safe you were prescribed an antibiotic. And maybe within a few days, you began to feel better and decided to stop taking the…
Who’s To Choose? How To Treat Older Cancer Patients
August 14, 2019
The projections are sobering: By 2030, it’s anticipated that 70% of all new cancers will occur in patients 65 and older. Moreover, cancer statistics show that among the oldest old (the fastest-growing segment of our population, and encompassing those over 85), cancer patients tend to have more advanced disease at…
Visiting Hours: Planning For That Next Doctor’s Visit
May 15, 2019
Even for those of us who are healthy, a visit to the doctor can be anxiety-provoking. There’s something about that white coat (or maybe our health concerns) that’s unnerving and can leave us tongue-tied. Back in February 2019, agebuzz published a post on improving communication with your physician. More recently,…
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