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George Lorenzo

George Lorenzo is an independent writer and publisher from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He writes about aging at OldAnima.

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The New Wave of Health Sensors

Digital technologies increasingly provide valuable, real-time data to assist with healthy aging and geriatric care
September 29, 2023
A middle aged woman opening a prescription pill bottle

New Survey Spotlights Older Adults' Struggle in Opioid Epidemic

Nonprofit community-based organizations have ramped up services to help
January 24, 2020
pill bottles opened, with pills spilling out onto the table

How I Became Hooked on Opioids and Eventually Got Off Them

A prescription for diabetic peripheral neuropathy started the journey
January 24, 2020
Caregivers

How a 'Care Ecosystem' Supports Dementia Patients and Caregivers

This low-tech approach has shown the ability to greatly improve quality of life
January 6, 2020
Caregiver

How to Avoid Becoming Isolated as a Caregiver

Three caregivers' stories, and advice on possible solutions
November 21, 2019
Early Onset Alzheimer's

Detecting Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease in Innovative Ways

Thanks to new funding, research on biomarkers and blood tests moves forward
September 19, 2019
Genetic Testing

Your Genetic-Based Fate

How polygenic risk scores can reveal a predisposition for diseases
June 24, 2019
Health Apps

Beyond Mobile Health Apps

Sorting out the bigger world of digital health for consumers and patients
May 31, 2019
Mobile Health Apps

Do Your Homework on Mobile Health Apps

A paradox of choice is combined with potential for more effective health care
April 15, 2019
symptom tracker

Online Symptom Checkers and DIY Lab Tests: Pros and Cons

Certain tech tools can help with your health care when properly used
February 1, 2019
Getting Older

How Your Attitude About Getting Older Can Affect How You Age

Research shows what shapes our views on aging, and how this impacts our health
December 28, 2018
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