The happiest time of the year can come with mixed feelings for some older adults. They might feel lonely, miss loved ones who have passed, or feel self-conscious about their...
The happiest time of the year can come with mixed feelings for some older adults. They might feel lonely, miss loved ones who have passed, or feel self-conscious about their...
University of Utah Health scientists are developing a website to help those who are in the early stages of dementia share their desires for late-life medical treatment .
You are intent on going somewhere for a meaningful purpose. But when you reach your destination, you can't recall why you needed to be there. Could this common occurrence be...
Having the conversation about and planning for end-of-life care is a difficult enough conversation to have with a loved one. For patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the conversation can be that much more complicated. Kara Dassel from the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program has helped develop the LEAD guide to facilitate these difficult conversations and help your loved one get the care and treatment that matches their values.
Doctors aren't quite sure what causes sundowner's syndrome, but they do know people with Alzheimer's disease are prone to develop it, especially in the mid to late-stages of the disease...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has recognized University of Utah Health as achieving Age-Friendly Health System. The designation recognizes a system-wide commitment to improving the health and well-being of older...
An aging brain heavily impacts all the domains of healthy living. As we grow old, we hope to age with a clear mind. But dementing illnesses can impair our abilities to remember, think, or make decisions, and are unfortunately common among the aging. Medical clinical social worker Liz Garcia-Leavitt joins this episode of 7 Domains of Women's Health—the last in a three-episode discussion on aging—to talk about women's aging brain and how dementing illnesses affect both the patient and their loved ones.
Just like everyone else, older adults deserve to be able to safely enjoy spending time with those who matter most to them. Hear from our geriatricians on the importance of...
Consistently forgetting common words or even where you placed your keys? These could be signs of an age-related cognitive condition—or just a normal part of aging. Dr. Michelle Sorweid identifies mental difficulties that are just “senior moments” and those that are worth a look by a specialist. Learn the common symptoms to look for (in yourself and in loved ones) as well as strategies to help with cognitive disorders.
Memory changes are common but not necessarily a normal part of the aging process. Many issues related to an aging brain can be treated—and in some cases prevented. Geriatric specialist Dr. Michelle Sorweid explains how the Aging Brain Program at University of Utah Health can help diagnose and treat memory conditions by providing support to both the patient and their loved ones.
The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and experiencing severe illness increases with age. The good news is that COVID-19 vaccination helps prevent against severe illness, hospitalization, and death from...
Feelings of anxiety and isolation can be prevalent in individuals over the age of 65. For this older group, shelter-in-place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic can make the feelings of being disconnected and anxious even worse. How can you make sure that your older loved ones are keeping mentally healthy during the time of coronavirus? Dr. Mark Supiano shares some of his strategies to stay connected while physically distancing.
You or somebody you know suddenly becomes confused. What does it mean? There are a number of things that could cause this confusion. But if there are other symptoms that appear with confusion, this can be quite serious. Dr. Troy Madsen shares about what this confusion can mean. He also shares what to do if this confusion kicks in.
