Tyson Garfield, DO

08/29/2025

Staying on the ground after a fall dramatically increases the risk of a bad outcome. This is why, when I workout, I incorporate a lot of body weight and practical exercises. I know that one day I am likely to fall, but I want to be able to fall and then get back up!

How easily you can get up from and down to the floor can help with confidence in completing daily household chores and overall independence and mobility, and can reduce falls risk. A physical therapist can give personalized balance and strengthening exe...

08/26/2025

Editorial: The US POINTER study suggests that modest lifestyle interventions can enhance cognitive health in aging populations, offering a practical and cost-effective approach to dementia prevention.

https://ja.ma/4mtfDOp

08/25/2025

It always seems a little morbid to make a will or estate plan, but this is your time to have a specific say in your wishes before someone else has to make those decisions for you!

August is Make-A-Will Month—a perfect time to protect what matters most.

For 75 years, NCOA has worked to ensure every older adult has the resources and tools to age with health, security, and dignity. This month, we’re here to help you plan for the future with confidence.

In partnership with FreeWill, you can create your will (free of charge) using accessible planning tools and resources: https://frwill.link/4o5br8M

08/17/2025

🧠 Keep your mind sharp and your brain resilient as you age!

Discover how simple daily habits—like solving puzzles, learning a new language, or trying creative hobbies—can supercharge neuroplasticity, memory, and attention. We break down:
- Top brain-training tools & apps (Lumosity, BrainHQ, Duolingo, and more)
- Science-backed activities to boost cognitive resilience
- Easy ways to adapt exercises for limited mobility, vision challenges, or mild cognitive impairment
Ready to prioritize your brain health? Dive into Week 2 of our Healthy Aging Series and start building lifelong mental fitness today! 👇

https://www.themedicinecheck.com/fresh-insights/keep-your-mind-sharp-with-mental-stimulation

Share with a friend who loves a good brain teaser—and let us know in the comments which activity you’ll try first!

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08/11/2025

Preserving senses with aging is critical - specifically eyesight and hearing!

Learn how you can receive services for free through a nationwide network of ophthalmologists (eye doctors), helping more than 2.2 million patients with eye-saving resources and programs.

08/10/2025

I love the idea of seeing something like this at such a popular venue as SXSW!

🗳️ We need your help!

Vote for “Dementia x Society: Normalizing Aging and Empathy-Based Care” for a panel!💖

Let’s break stigma, embrace aging, and champion empathy in dementia care!

✨ Panelists:
🩵Kyle Rand (.health)
💗Carrie Aalberts ()
💛Nicole Will ()
💜James Lee ( )

👉 How to help:
1. Go here: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1753662837275001vpOz
2. Receive a DM with the link to vote for us!

Thank you SO much for your support!
Voting open Aug 5–24 🩵

08/10/2025

Clarification on the post - I do use AI to help author and create the infographics, and there are several spelling errors 😅

Did you know prioritizing sleep is one of the most powerful ways to protect your brain as you age? In our latest post, we dive into sleep hygiene habits, optimal sleep duration for older adults (7–8 hours!), and safe insomnia treatments that avoid anticholinergics like Benadryl. We also highlight top apps—Sleepio, Sleep Cycle, and Calm—to help you build better sleep routines. Sweet dreams lead to sharper memories!

👉 Read more: www.themedicinecheck.com/fresh-insights/prioritize-sleep-brain-health

08/08/2025

📈 As the US population ages, the incidence of stroke, , , and other age-related health issues is expected to increase.

Geroscience posits that successfully altering aging-related pathways would benefit multiple age-related health outcomes simultaneously, including age-related diseases, mobility function, and health span, ie, disability-free survival.

📊 Learn more about geroscience interventions designed to slow biological , enhance health outcomes, and extend disability-free survival in this Review. Find the link in the comments. ⬇️

07/30/2025

This is always a hard diagnosis to share as a physician, and I’m sure to hear as a patient. But I tell all my learners that just because something is hard, doesn’t mean that it’s not worth doing.

Receiving a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia is necessary for patients and care partners to access appropriate care and support.

This JAMA Insights explores strategies for effectively communicating a diagnosis of or to patients and their care partners.

https://ja.ma/40H61H3

07/28/2025

Ready to invest in your future health? 🌿

This visual guide breaks down 8 strategies to improve healthspan—so you can live longer and feel better doing it. From nutrition and movement to sleep and preventive care, these habits can add up to 14 vibrant years.

🔗https://www.themedicinecheck.com/fresh-insights/from-lifespan-to-healthspan-8-strategies-to-age-well
📌 Save or share this with someone you care about.
💬 What’s one habit you’re focused on this week?

07/28/2025

Here’s some good evidence that a healthy lifestyle IS GOOD! I say that a little tongue in cheek, but this study looked at guided vs self-directed programs and found that a guided program led to better cognitive health outcomes! So be sure to set goals for your health as that can help set you up for success!

In older adults at risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a structured lifestyle intervention yielded greater benefit than a lower-intensity self-guided intervention.

https://ja.ma/3H9r66l

07/27/2025

The first “M” of the 4 (or 5) M’s:

Mentation - identifying and treating mental health issues early is critical. Prevention, if possible, is better. These 7 tips from National Council on Aging are great!

Making our a priority can help us age with greater joy, contentment, and purpose. Learn 7 tips to help you manage and and improve your mental well-being.👇