Insurance hurdles and worries about muscle loss mean fewer older patients are using weight-loss drugs
Millions of people are flocking to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight and treat health problems. Doctors say one group that could benefit from the drugs is missing out: seniors.
For older people, these medications can help in ways that go beyond losing weight, physicians say. Fewer pounds can lead to more mobility and better balance, allowing older people to become more active. That can boost mood, overall health, and sometimes makes the difference between walking freely or using a wheelchair or cane.
CNMRI: Neurology, Sleep Medicine, MRI 