Better Health While Aging

Have you been told that you — or an older person you care about — has kidney disease?

If so, you’re not alone: kidney disease is very common in older adults. Almost everyone’s kidney function declines at least a little with aging, with actual chronic kidney disease affecting an estimated 35% of people over age 65.

It’s also fairly common...

Have you noticed worrisome changes in your aging parent?

Maybe they’ve been mostly okay but now you’re seeing problems with memory, such as forgetfulness or asking the same questions repeatedly. Or maybe you’ve noticed trouble with driving, keeping up the house, managing stairs, or paying bills. 

Some aging parents simply begin to seem more withd...

Sleep. Everybody needs it. Many of us don’t get enough of it.

These are common truths that almost everyone knows. But a few years ago, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit more about sleep, and how it affec...

Have you ever had questions about what might be going on with an older loved one’s health? But then you find that your older relative is unable — or unwilling — to let you in on the health details?

Dear Dr. K,

Any ideas on how I can relieve my mother’s anxiety about her thinking an animal got in the house? I can’t find anything and have moved the couches but she is convinc...