“Some days I can’t remember a person’s name, and it really bothers me. I am afraid that I am getting Alzheimer’s.” This common worry plagues a large group of people, the “worried well”.
The reality is that everyone occasionally forgets names of people and places. These lapses increase as we age, Read More…
When are lapses in memory normal, and when are they symptoms of cognitive decline? Each week I seem to speak with someone who is worried about memory loss. They report problems remembering people’s names, being more easily distracted, taking longer to do projects, or standing in front of the refrigerator Read More…
My parents, like many in their generation, had the greatest respect for their doctors and unquestioningly followed whatever course of treatment they recommended. In our home, the doctor always knew Read More…
Last week, the FDA approved a clinical trial to determine if metformin, a well-known medication to control diabetes, might be used to prolong health in seniors. The study, known as TAME, Targeting Aging with Metformin, Read More…
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel has kick-started a discussion about how long we should live, and how to prevent medical interventions that extend life without quality. In a provocative article in the October edition of The Atlantic, Dr. Emanuel declares that he Read More…
