Every medication on an older adult’s list was prescribed for a reason that made sense at the time. That’s precisely what makes deprescribing hard: nothing on the list is there by accident, yet the person taking it today is often not the same person the prescription was written for. A statin started at 68 for
Lung cancer is often at its most difficult to treat by the time it becomes noticeable. Symptoms can signal that the disease has already progressed, leaving patients with fewer opportunities for potentially curative treatment. That makes early identification especially important for people whose risk is already known. For our primary care team, at Primary Medical
Getting an appointment with a primary care physician used to be one of the most routine parts of healthcare. Today, for many patients, it can feel like a logistical challenge. New patients may wait weeks before seeing a doctor. Established patients may struggle to find an appointment when something changes. Even when an appointment is
A primary care visit with an older adult can look straightforward from the outside, but for the clinician, the real work is often much more complicated. Older adults are more likely to live with several chronic conditions at the same time, take multiple medications, see several specialists, and require assistance from family members or caregivers.
A primary care visit with an older adult can look straightforward from the outside, but for the clinician, the real work is often much more complicated. Older adults are more likely to live with several chronic conditions at the same time, take multiple medications, see several specialists, and require assistance from family members or caregivers.
Warmer weather often encourages people to spend more time outdoors, but for older adults, summer can bring serious health risks. Higher temperatures, combined with age-related changes and chronic conditions, can make seniors more vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and reduced mobility. Adults over 65 are disproportionately affected by heat-related illnesses. Factors such as reduced thirst
Every clinician has encountered a patient who feels exhausted by the daily demands of diabetes care. Blood glucose checks, meal planning, medications, and constant reminders can make life feel regimented and clinical. When the focus centers solely on glucose targets, it can overshadow what matters most: helping patients maintain independence, comfort, and quality of life.
The holiday season is often filled with warmth, celebration, and cherished family traditions centered around food. For older adults, however, this time of year can also introduce new health challenges. Rich meals, disrupted routines, and increased social gatherings can make it difficult to maintain consistent habits. For seniors managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or
Access to healthcare is often framed as a matter of availability; more clinics, more doctors, more services. But access is far more complex than proximity. For many people, especially in underserved communities, the real barriers lie in affordability, transportation, trust, and the ability to navigate the system. Value-based primary care in Miramar challenges the traditional