Fighting ageism in healthcare March 08, 2022 | Valerie Elwell Ageism in healthcare is an all-too-common problem, one that UCI Health geriatric medicine specialists have fought for decades. Dr. Katayoun... Read More Tags aging senior health memory
How older adults can beat the holiday blues December 20, 2021 | UCI Health Around the holidays, many Americans find themselves mired in feelings of sadness and even depression, especially older adults who may be coping... Read More Tags aging depression senior health health tips Covid-19 holidays
Holiday parties: Lower the COVID risk November 11, 2020 | UCI Health With the holiday season upon us, is it safe to enjoy a holiday meal with extended family or a gift-exchange party with friends or coworkers in the... Read More Tags Covid-19 flu hand washing infections senior health viruses
Delaying medical care can be harmful to older adults August 13, 2020 | UCI Health It's understandable that older adults with acute and chronic conditions fear medical visits that may expose them to the novel coronavirus. But the... Read More Tags Covid-19 health tips senior health
The primary care push July 20, 2020 | UCI Health UCI Health is on a mission to expand its primary care services, with a dozen new doctors joining this summer. Dr. Matthew Boone, associate dean of... Read More Tags primary care senior health
Caring for a loved one with dementia during COVID-19 April 24, 2020 | Heather Shannon California’s stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been especially tough for one caregiver population: Family members... Read More Tags aging Alzheimer's dementia Parkinson's senior health