The Doctor Is In: Stroke Prevention
“The Doctor Is In” is going virtual! Join the LGBT Elder Initiative and Jefferson Health to learn about strokes and reducing our stroke risk. Strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. The risk of experiencing a stroke increases as we get older. Fortunately, 80% of strokes are preventable. In this […]
The Doctor Is In (Virtually!): Falls Prevention
Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most serious and common medical problems experienced by older adults. One in four older adults will experience a fall each year, with these falls often leading to serious and costly injuries. The risk of falling increases as you get older due to changes to your vision, balance, flexibility, […]
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Research
ZoomThere are several clinical trials underway in the push to find a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19. These clinical studies measure the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing new infections or helping to control an infection so that it doesn’t become severe disease. We will be joined by Dr. Ian Frank from the University of […]