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What is a hospitalist?

June 10, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on What is a hospitalist?

If your loved one gets admitted into the hospital, they may be disappointed that their primary care doctor is not... Read More →

Sadness isn’t all bad

June 3, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Sadness isn’t all bad

Many aspects of aging involve sadness and loss: Loss of independence, a serious diagnosis, death of a partner, spouse, or... Read More →

When to use “urgent care”?

May 27, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on When to use “urgent care”?

Where do you go? Your relative has distressing symptoms. The primary care doctor’s office is closed, or they don’t have... Read More →

Ride hailing for older adults

May 20, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Ride hailing for older adults

Transportation problems create unhealthy social isolation for many older adults. Rides from family and friends are the first thought, but... Read More →

What is “vascular dementia”?

May 13, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on What is “vascular dementia”?

About 10% to 20% of cognitive impairments are a result of vascular dementia, also called “stroke dementia.” Vascular dementia arises... Read More →

Talking with Dad about his hearing loss

May 6, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Talking with Dad about his hearing loss

Hearing loss affects 50% of people over age eighty-five, most commonly men. Poor hearing diminishes quality of life. It may... Read More →

Home visits are in!

April 29, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Home visits are in!

If the person you care for needs therapy or other medical services but has trouble getting out, house calls are... Read More →

Adaptive clothing

April 22, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Adaptive clothing

If you have dressed a relative with dementia or assisted a family member with Parkinson’s, you know there are challenges... Read More →

What is “inflammaging”?

April 15, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on What is “inflammaging”?

Chronic inflammation is like the body (your “house”) catching fire. We have all dealt with acute inflammation. It comes with... Read More →

Before you suggest assisted living

April 8, 2024 1:30 pm Published by icheditor Comments Off on Before you suggest assisted living

“On your mark! Get set! Wait!” That is the experience, and in fact the best strategy, when hoping to persuade... Read More →