Sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass

The health complications associated with the loss of muscle mass are serious and not only threaten the independence and vitality of our elderly (patients), but also a financial burden on our health systems. When patients have difficulty performing everyday activities such as raising and lowering of a...

Cancer in the elderly

In many American families, including those of minority populations, people of many different ages live together under one roof. The person living in such households is facing what is known as a disease of old age, among which are hypertension, diabetes, arthritis and cancer. Cancer is a common event among...