Tag Archives: Seniors

White House Covid task force member Slavitt is optimistic 89% of U.S. seniors will take Covid vaccine

Andy Slavitt, White House senior advisor for Covid response, predicted that a growing number of Americans will continue to take the Covid vaccine due to messaging and evidence from trusted sources.  “In Israel where they’re a little bit ahead of us, 89% of seniors have chosen to take the vaccine,” Slavitt said. “We think we… Read More »

Should Seniors Be Screened Annually for Memory Problems?

Mild cognitive impairment can be a symptom of sleep problems, medical illness or depression or sometimes even a side effect of medications. Difficulty thinking and remembering are also early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which are more likely to affect seniors. This is why experts suggest physicians start conducting annual cognitive… Read More »