Ask a Geriatrician: Senior Health Tips

An expert in geriatric health answers your questions, providing senior health tips on such topics as sleeping problems, osteoarthritis, vision loss, mental health, fractures and more - many of the most common senior health issues.

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1. My mother had osteoarthritis. As I get older, am I at risk of developing it as well? If so, are there any preventive measures I can take? Senior health tip 1.
2. I seem to be having more difficulty with my eyes as I get older. Is it common for people to lose their vision as they age? Senior health tip 2
3. My 75-year-old wife fell in our home last week, fracturing her hip. What can we do to prevent this from happening again Senior health tip 3
4. My mother recently suffered a stroke and may not be able to return home after leaving the hospital. What options are available to her? Senior health tip 4
5. I have been going to the same doctor for many years, but I am now in my 70s. Should I continue seeing him or should I see a special doctor for seniors? Senior health tip 5
6. I'm 75 and having great difficulty staying asleep at night. Do many people my age encounter this problem? Senior health tip 6
7. I'm in my late 70s and have been feeling down lately. Is it common for people my age to feel depressed? Senior health tip 7
8. I've heard that many smokers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What is this and how is it treated? Senior health tip 8
9. I'm 70 years old and was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. At my age, what are the best ways to manage my disease? Senior health tip 9
10. I've heard that vitamin D can help build strong bones. How much vitamin D do I need and what's the best way to get it? Senior health tip 10

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