Rasha Morad MD

The world is aging, and that’s something to celebrate. More people are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. But longevity alone is not enough—what truly matters is quality of life in those extra years. The old model of waiting for illness to strike is giving way to a new approach centered on prevention, early action, and empowerment. This shift is quietly revolutionizing the way we care for older adults. Why Waiting for Illness No Longer Works For too long, geriatric care has focused on treating problems after they’ve already taken root. By then, interventions can be more invasive, recovery slower, and the impact on independence greater. Take heart disease, for example. If high blood pressure is detected and addressed early, the chances of preventing a stroke or heart attack rise dramatically. But if it’s ignored until symptoms appear, the road to recovery becomes steeper—both for the patient and their caregivers. This is why early detection and preventive care aren’t luxu...