Question 431 of 433
And in my 70s and beyond?
The short answer
Protect strength, balance, mind, and connection. Simplify everything else.
Keep lifting. Raise protein. Do not aim for thinness; a little reserve is protective.
Make the home safe from falls.
Review medications yearly and ask what can be stopped.
Treat hearing loss.
Keep learning something difficult.
See people every day.
Put your wishes in writing.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
GERIATRIC CARE PRINCIPLES — Older adults: function, safety, and treatment burden; goals vary by person.Evidence grade (draft mapping)JClinical judgment / author synthesisPart 29, Q431 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.