To the right are articles by Dr. Benson on topics of interest to seniors as well as caregivers. If there is a particular subject you'd like to see covered, let us know via email. We want this page to be of use to our clients and our website visitors.

Clicking on each topic will open a new window for the article. To read additional artciles, just close the window and choose another.

Note: Versions of some of the foregoing articles by Dr. Benson have appeared in past issues of the Fairfax County Golden Gazette, a free monthly newspaper for seniors in the greater Fairfax, Virginia area. To subscribe, call (703) 324-5633 and leave your name, street address and telephone number. You may also link to the online edition of the Golden Gazette here.

 
 
Articles/Senior Health Topics:
Check your High Blood Pressure "IQ"
Choosing and Using a Cane
Depression in Older Adults
GERD: More Than Just Heartburn
Getting the Most from Your Doctor's Visits
Have You Been Screened for Colon Cancer?
Health Screening Tests Aren't Always Beneficial
Medication Errors: The "Other" Drug Problem
Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease
Osteoarthritis--What's the Latest?
Outdated Health Beliefs Die Hard
Preventing Falls among Older Adults
Recognizing Alzheimer's Disease
Shaking the Salt Habit
Strategies for Independence
Test Your Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease
Too Many Pills--or Too Few?
Quality of Health Care for Seniors: Improving but Still Flawed
Venous Disease: The "Other" Blood Vessel Problem
"What's Making me Dizzy?"
When it's not Alzheimer's Disease
Articles/Caregiving:
Alzheimer's Disease and Driving
Elder Abuse and Neglect--Questions and Answers
Family Caregiving: The Backbone of Long-term Care
Holidays Pose Stresses for Family Caregivers
How to Choose Home Care Services for Your Loved One
Planning for Hospital Discharge
When Parents Resist Home Care
 
 
 
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