Did You Know? –Senior Health Issues

Did you know there are steps you can take to prevent disease and injury by learning about the most common senior health issues? Hebrew SeniorLife gerontologists provide information on how to avoid the risks that cause common senior health issues.

• Heat health
   
• Humor is the best medicine
   
• Wear Properly Fitting Shoes
   
• Osteoporosis is called a "silent disease" for a reason
  • Osteoporosis and Men
     
• When the ‘Weather Outside is Frightful'
  • Protect Yourself from Extreme Cold
     
• Getting a foothold on understanding pain and disability
   
• The idea behind the design
   
• Another Approach to Fall Prevention
   
• Simple Forgetfulness to Alzheimer's Disease
   
• How to avoid winter falls
   
• Learn about Heart Health from One of Boston's Top Doctors
   
• Dietary Protein is good for your bone
   

If you have a senior health tip you'd like to get information about, send your question to a Hebrew SeniorLife geriatrician, please select "Ask Geriatrician" in the Contact Us form dropdown.