This issue of the Journal presents "The Use of Oral Anticoagulants (Warfarin) in Older People," a guideline of the American Geriatrics Society, abstracted from the Sixth American College of Chest ...

Understanding the needs of older adults and geriatric medicine could be of real importance as the world's population shifts and the issue impacts more people. Elderly is an age descriptor used to ...

In older age, common medical conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and diabetes, as well as more serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke. Additionally, older adults experience ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The onset of atopic dermatitis (AD) in older adulthood — even in adults aged ≥ 90 years — is a phenomenon documented in the literature in recent years, with reports showing ...

While it’s common to develop some fatigue with age, if you’re seeing sudden or severe exhaustion, see a doctor to rule out an underlying medical cause. If you or your aging parent suddenly can’t get ...