May 20, 2012

Ask the Geriatrician – Alcoholism and Depression in Elders

TOSEE A FULL VERSION OF THIS VIDEO AND MORE GO TO mmLearn.org Ask the Geriatrician was developed to address the shortage of geriatricians available to meet with older adults and their caregivers in the United States. Geriatricians specialize in preventing and treating health issues in adults ages 65 plus, yet many people never have the opportunity to speak with one.

Empowered Health News | Alcohol can slow dementia

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