The Balancing Act of Fall Prevention
When you think about preventing falls, you might not picture standing on one foot. But geriatricians increasingly look to exercise—especially balance training. Cedars-Sinai experts...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 26, 2021
Alzheimer's and Dementia FAQs
If you have questions about Alzheimer's and dementia, you're not alone. Dr. Sarah Kremen, director of the Neurobehavior Program at Cedars-Sinai, answers five common questions. Read...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 04, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Nurses on an EPIC Quest to Help Older Adults
As we age many want to maintain our independence and ensure our quality of life at home with our loved ones. Cedars-Sinai nurses received a $2.3 million grant for a research progra...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 30, 2020
Myths about Dementia, Alzheimer's and Memory Loss
Cedars-Sinai neurologist Dr. Nancy Sicotte debunks five of the most common myths about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 12, 2020
How to Support Elderly Friends and Family During COVID-19
Physical distancing guidelines are meant to protect everyone, especially older adults, from COVID-19. We asked Dr. Sonja Rosen for some tips on how to support the older adults in o...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 09, 2020
Collagen for Your Skin: Healthy or Hype?
Taking collagen supplements to help your skin look more youthful is a popular beauty trend. But do collagen products really work? Dermatologist Dr. Ohara Aivaz weighs in on the lat...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 15, 2020
Family Ties
When Sonja Rosen, MD, was a student at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, she served as a teen volunteer at Cedars-Sinai. Now it’s her daughter’s turn. Fourteen-year-old Clarissa ...
Discoveries / Jan 09, 2020
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Falls are the second-leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury death to people over the age of 65. It's crucial to help older relatives avoid and prevent falls.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 18, 2019
Autophagy: Recycling Is Good for Your Body Too
Dr. Roberta Gottlieb is exploring autophagy's role in aging, cancer, inflammation, and more. In another collaboration, she's joining forces with Dr. Moshe Arditi and Dr. Fayyaz S. ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 16, 2019
Eyes on the Brain
Philanthropic support led to a breakthrough in detecting Alzheimer's disease early: a simple, noninvasive eye exam to detect Alzheimer’s disease up to two decades before it becomes...
Discoveries / Feb 24, 2019
Ticking Clock
Through advanced gene-sequencing technology, investigators have devised a method to track a process called hypomethylation as a biomarker for cellular aging.
Discoveries / Feb 19, 2019
The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
Studies have shown that having a pet can be good for everything from your heart to your brain.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 18, 2019
Aging: How to Live a Longer, More Fulfilling Life
Geriatrician Dr. Sonja Rosen answers common questions and gives advice on healthy aging.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 03, 2018
When Should I Be Concerned About Memory Loss?
Are your "senior moments" becoming a problem?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 09, 2018
FREE Health & Exercise Workshops for Seniors
"If exercise was a pill, it would be a blockbuster drug because it impacts quality of life and chronic disease in such a positive way."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 14, 2018
