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The Classics: Timeless Insights on Aging Well
Eat Well to Live Well: How Whole Foods Boost Your Healthspan
Eating well isn’t just about living longer—it’s about living better. The foods we choose each day directly influence inflammation, energy, and overall vitality. Diets rich in colorful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can calm chronic inflammation—the quiet process that underlies many age-related diseases. This week, we’ll explore how whole foods, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and small daily choices can boost your healthspan and help you stay active, strong, and mentally sharp for years to come.
The Prescription Cascade
Explore the implications of polypharmacy and the medication cascade in elder care. Learn how healthcare professionals can address this issue and enhance medication management for older adults.
Medication for Parkinson’s Disease
A brief look at Parkinson’s Disease and the medications used to help alleviate symptoms.
Antidepressant Medications
A deep dive into the wide world of antidepressant medications. Depression is very common in the general population, and this is reflected in the elderly population. Depression can be missed because of the complexity of aging, and treatment is readily available!
Medication for Dementia - Memantine
A deep dive into the medication memantine, also known as Namenda, which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
Medication for Dementia - Donepezil
A deep dive into the most commonly prescribed medication for Alzheimer’s disease, donepezil.
Anticholinergic Burden
A deep dive into the medication related topic of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and the side effects of anti-acetylcholine medications.

