Almost every job has stress–it’s a fact of life. Stress is highly subjective, uniquely perceived by the person experiencing it. Stress in itself is neither good nor bad; however, its effect may be positive or negative. Some common causes of … Continue reading →

Whether or not men go through a well-defined menopause is what the medical community is currently debating; only a small number of aging men have male menopause. Some doctors call this problem androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male, but … Continue reading →

As the geriatric population in the United States continues to rise, so does the incidence of polypharmacy, defined as the “the excessive or unnecessary use of medication.” The average older adult uses nearly five prescription medications and two nonprescription medications. … Continue reading →

Incontinence is the uncontrolled or accidental release of urine; it is a very common problem, especially among older adults (one in 10 people 65 years of age or older are estimated to experience bladder control problems). It occurs more often … Continue reading →