Preparing for the Flu Season

Q: What do I need to do to prepare for the upcoming flu season? A: The flu season begins in October and usually peaks between December and February. Older adults are more likely to have slower immune response and have higher risk of infection and complications from the flu. In fact, approximately 90% of influenza-related [...]

By |2023-05-12T13:59:53-07:00October 26th, 2022|Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments

Paying Attention to Names

Q: I am always forgetting people’s names right after I am introduced to them. What does this mean and what can I do about it? A: Many people can relate to this issue. You are introduced to a new person at a party and immediately you cannot remember what name was said. Most of [...]

By |2022-10-19T15:50:48-07:00October 17th, 2022|Martha Shapiro's Column|0 Comments

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