Add a dose of laughter to your life
August 5, 2024Don’t you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that’s not just fantasy. Laughter has physical and... Read More →
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“Going home tomorrow?!”
July 29, 2024When your loved one is hospitalized, getting word of discharge “soon” can be heartening: Yay! Improvement! And it also can... Read More →
Signs of chronic inflammation
July 22, 2024Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system doesn’t shut down properly. Instead, it attacks the body. This can last for... Read More →
Listening when a loved one is sad
July 15, 2024When we are sad, often the best medicine is to talk with someone. If you are the person listening, you... Read More →
Choosing a complementary medical practitioner
July 8, 2024Is mom considering an herb-based remedy? If so, she joins 24% of American adults who report using herbal medicines, supplements,... Read More →
Negotiating skills
July 1, 2024Imagine your mom has fallen for the third time this year. To you, it’s obvious she needs more support, perhaps... Read More →
Is it hearing loss or dementia?
June 24, 2024Does the person you care for tend to forget things, such as appointments? Do they get easily confused? Are they... Read More →
“Tech support” scam
June 17, 2024The multilayered “phantom hacker” or “tech support” scam is by far the most lucrative scam to date—$542 million was transferred... Read More →
What is a hospitalist?
June 10, 2024If 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, 2024Many aspects of aging involve sadness and loss: Loss of independence, a serious diagnosis, death of a partner, spouse, or... Read More →