I’ve posted for some time on the potential for some older adults to experience life-altering adverse effects from statins, such as Crestor (rosuvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin)[...]

A recent study in Neurology found a link between the risk of having a stroke and future development of memory loss or cognitive decline. The link was strongly tied to high blood pr[...]

One of my first experiences in working with older adults, in a retirement community where I could engage with them and learn from them on a day-to-day basis, started me on my journ[...]

Statins have proven their worth in the fight against heart disease and stroke over many years. Statins can be used in either primary prevention (to prevent the first occurrence of [...]

Falls, urinary incontinence, and memory loss are just a few of what are classified as geriatric syndromes. A geriatric syndrome is a condition that is not a disease entity itself b[...]