Welcome to The Medicine Check: where we believe your best future is a balance of health span and wealth span. Here, we help you build the routines that keep you both living well and living abundantly — because a long life is even better when you have the financial freedom to enjoy it

Live Longer, Live Wealthier — Because Both Are Built on Habits.

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  • I’m Tyson Garfield, a geriatrician, educator, and advocate for healthy aging and financial literacy. I create accessible, evidence-based content to help people live longer, healthier, and more empowered lives.

  • Begin your journey by learning more about healthspan!

  • Healthspan refers to the length of time a person lives in good health, free from chronic disease, cognitive decline, and functional limitations. Unlike lifespan, which measures total years lived, healthspan focuses on maintaining vitality, independence, and quality of life. The goal is not just to live longer, but to live better.

  • Financial wellness is a key pillar of healthspan because it empowers individuals to make informed decisions about healthcare, lifestyle, and long-term planning. When people understand how to manage debt, invest wisely, and budget for preventive care, they’re more likely to access the resources that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout life. Financial clarity reduces stress—and stress is a known accelerator of aging.

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  • Mentation, one of the “4Ms” in the Age-Friendly Health Systems framework, focuses on cognitive and emotional health—recognizing and addressing conditions like dementia and depression early to support quality of life. Protecting brain function and emotional well-being is essential to aging well, and requires thoughtful, person-centered care from both providers and caregivers. Read more here.

  • Mobility, another “M” in the Age-Friendly Health Systems framework, emphasizes the importance of maintaining physical independence through lifelong habits, safe environments, and supportive care teams. As we age, preserving mobility is essential to protecting quality of life and ensuring we can continue doing what matters most. Read more here.

  • The Age-Friendly Health Systems framework—developed by leading healthcare organizations—uses the “4Ms” to guide whole-person care for older adults. This focus on “Medication” highlights the importance of evaluating necessity, side effects, and quality-of-life impact, especially in the context of polypharmacy and age-related risks. Read more here.

  • Check out our anticholinergic burden and healthcare spend in retirement calculators!

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About Tyson Garfield

I’m Dr. Tyson Garfield—founder of The Medicine Check and a geriatrician, educator, and advocate for healthy aging and financial literacy. I created this blog as a space to share insights, break down complex healthcare topics, and explore what it means to age well with intention, dignity, and humor.

I earned my medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in Fort Worth, TX, completed my Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, and went on to specialize in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver. I’m board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

In addition to my clinical and academic work, I’m deeply invested in empowering others through financial education. I'm a Certified Financial Educator and serve on the advisory board for the Colorado State Financial Educator Council, helping shape educational policy and resources that support long-term financial well-being.

I live in Denver, Colorado with my partner, Lauren. Outside of medicine, I’m most at home on a hiking trail, logging miles on a run, or at a good game night.

Thanks for visiting—let’s explore the future of aging and healthspan, together.

This blog is co-authored by Dr. Garfield and a selection of AI partners. Dr. Garfield provides oversight, and all posts are published after a thorough human review!

Please note that all views expressed on this blog are my own and should not be considered medical or financial advice!