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Jose J. Martinez

Jose J. Martinez, MD, evaluates patients at an outpatient geriatric clinic in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. An internist with specialized training in elder care, he conducts comprehensive physical and cognitive assessments for frail older adults. For Biology Insights, he reviews aging bodies and common health challenges in late life. Martinez received his undergraduate degree in biology and went on to medical school before focusing his clinical practice on senior care.

How to Score the BIMS Assessment and What the Score Means Tests
Can a Yeast Infection Cause Confusion in the Elderly?Immunity
What Does Dying of Old Age Actually Mean?Healthcare
When Is Edema Dangerous in the Elderly?Heart & Lungs
Why Do Old People’s Noses Get Bumpy?Eyes & ENT
Is Arizona a Good Place to Live With Arthritis?Bones & Muscles
Why Is It Harder to Replace Blood in Elderly Patients?Healthcare
Is Prednisone Safe for Elderly Patients?Drugs
What Is the Frailty Index and How Is It Measured?Healthcare
What Causes Constant Diarrhea in the Elderly?Gut & Kidney
Why Do You Bruise Easily as You Get Older?Bones & Muscles
Do I Need a Mammogram After Age 75?Tests
Why Do We Choke More as We Age?Eyes & ENT
Is Pneumonia Dangerous for the Elderly?Heart & Lungs
What Causes Bad Headaches in the Elderly?Brain & Nerves
Are Personality Changes a Sign of Normal Aging?Brain & Nerves
What Helps a Runny Nose in the Elderly?Eyes & ENT
How to Reduce Progerin Naturally: Evidence-Based Methods Genetics
What Is the Best Electrolyte Drink for Seniors?Nutrition
Why Are Older People at Higher Risk for Strokes?Brain & Nerves
How to Improve Health Literacy in Older Adults Healthcare
Is Melatonin an Anti-Aging Supplement?Supplements
Should a 92-Year-Old Have a Cardiac Stress Test?Tests
Why Do Old People’s Skin Bruise Easily?Skin & Hair
Is Pink Eye Dangerous for the Elderly?Eyes & ENT
Why Do the Elderly Feel Cold All the Time?Hormones
When to Take an Elderly Person to the Hospital Healthcare
Why Do the Elderly Have Trouble Swallowing?Gut & Kidney
What Causes Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?Gut & Kidney
Is Diarrhea a Sign of End of Life?Gut & Kidney