Senior Health
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about geriatric health.
- How can caregivers and physicians partner together for more successful health care for an aging parent or loved one?
- How can older adults determine what type of exercise is best for their health?
- There is no cure for dementia, but are there ways to treat it or slow the progression
- What are healthy nutrition guidelines for seniors? How do they differ from nutrition guidelines in younger years?
- What are some of the major difficulties of transitioning into the role of a family caregiver for an older adult?
- What are some tips for older adults trying to manage multiple medications in a safe manner?
- What are the early warning signs of dementia?
- What are the symptoms of depression, and do they look different in older adults?
- What can a caregiver do to avoid or lessen the stress that caregiving causes?
- What do we need to know about senior medication safety?
- What important information related to electronic medical records should seniors be aware of?
- What is an adverse drug event (ADE)?
- What is dementia?
- What is MyChart, and how does it benefit older adults?
- Why is exercise so important for older adults?
Source: Geetha Ambalavanan, MD, Fairborn Medical Center; Suzanne Bell, MD, Vandalia Family Care; Archie Enoch, MD, Fairfield Road Physician Offices; Anoopa Hodges, MD, Oakwood Primary Care; Berry McCorkle, MD, Premier Infectious Disease; Elaine Scott, CNP, Brookville Family Care; Pamela Werner, MD, Miami Valley Primary Care