Dear Doctors: What is a geriatrician, and how do you know if you need one? My mom is 78 and is starting to be frail. She feels like her regular doctor doesn’t listen to her and rushes through her ...

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More than 70 million baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—are alive today. In 2026, the oldest of them are turning 80. With longer lives often comes more complicated health needs: multiple ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Longevity isn’t just about living a long life but also about living well. More than 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older by 2040, ...

Q. I am concerned about my father who is 83 years old. He is sometimes forgetful and confused, unsteady on his feet, sleeps a lot and periodically is withdrawn. Add to that he doesn’t like doctors.

How do doctors stay healthy and avoid disease? Endeavor Health geriatrician Dr. Erika Hutz, who cares for the elderly, says it’s about prioritizing longevity. One of the geriatrician’s go-to meals is ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is 77, and I am 68. Our health deteriorated during the pandemic. When should we switch to a gerontologist for our general care? — A.M.P. Dear A.M.P.: Nearly all adult ...