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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 9m

Experts warn that certain tests and medications may be unnecessary for older patients, as recent research suggests limited benefits and increased risks associated with procedures like colonoscopies and treatments such as levothyroxine in this age group, indicating a need for reevaluation of common practices in geriatric care. #Healthcare #ElderlyCare #MedicalDecisions #US #NL #MX

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3 rutinas mΓ©dicas que las personas mayores no siempre necesitan
Expertos advierten que ciertos exΓ‘menes y fΓ‘rmacos podrΓ­an ser innecesarios en pacientes de mΓ‘s edad. HabΓ­a pasado suficiente tiempo desde la colonoscopia anterior de la paciente como para que cumpliera los criterios para someterse a otra, dijo Steven Itzkowitz, gastroenterΓ³logo de la Facultad de Medicina Icahn del Mount Sinai, en Nueva York.
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The article highlights the feelings of loneliness and neglect experienced by older adults, particularly through the perspective of 90-year-old Colin, who, despite having a vibrant past, feels "invisible" and overlooked in today’s society, reflecting a broader issue where nearly 78% of individuals over 60 feel ignored, emphasizing the urgent need for societal change in how we treat and value the elderly. #Aging #ElderlyCare #Loneliness #GB #US

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I feel invisible at 90 and it's unpleasant, says Suffolk man
For some people getting older can be a blessing - and for others a burden. But however you feel, a person's age should never be a factor in how they are perceived or treated.