Risk Assessment: Avoiding COVID Over The Next Few Months
December 9, 2020
While it feels like a long time coming, the reality is that the development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines has come at a remarkable speed and it appears that very soon, vaccinations will begin in this country, as they already have in Britain and elsewhere. And while there remain…
A Hot Mess: Serious Health Concerns As The Weather Heats Up
June 24, 2020
With the arrival of summer, it’s important once again to make sure everyone understands the health hazards of hot weather, especially for older adults. Previous agebuzz posts on this important topic have spelled out the array of health concerns that surface when older adults are exposed to hot weather and…
Worth The Risk? Deciding Whether To Head Back To Your Medical Or Dental Provider
June 10, 2020
As we’ve noted in previous agebuzz posts, many of us have not gone to a doctor or dentist during the pandemic unless we’ve had an emergency or been sick with the coronavirus. Most primary care providers have not even been open for office visits and for most patients, utilizing telemedicine…
Worth The Risk? Deciding Whether To Head Back To Your Medical Or Dental Provider
June 10, 2020
As we’ve noted in previous agebuzz posts, many of us have not gone to a doctor or dentist during the pandemic unless we’ve had an emergency or been sick with the coronavirus. Most primary care providers have not even been open for office visits and for most patients, utilizing telemedicine…
On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman
June 10, 2020
On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman by Connie Zuckerman Molly Roffman, PT, MA, CEEAA is the founder and director of StepWISEnow Balance Fitness. She is a licensed New York State physical therapist specializing in fall prevention and balance training. Molly’s experience in the rehabilitation…
On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman
June 10, 2020
On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman by Connie Zuckerman Molly Roffman, PT, MA, CEEAA is the founder and director of StepWISEnow Balance Fitness. She is a licensed New York State physical therapist specializing in fall prevention and balance training. Molly’s experience in the rehabilitation…