This month I am featuring a series of posts about aging, health crises, and (possible) end-of-life situations. Earlier this week, I shared the story of Mrs. F, a very ill older…
A Trial of ICU Care: a true end-of-life story Read More »
How might we help a sick older person have a better end-of-life experience? Planning for future health crises and end-of-life situations — a process known as advance care planning — is certainly…
The Power of Offering Alternatives: a true end-of-life story Read More »
Last week, I wrote about the first Choosing Wisely list of 5 treatments that older adults and their doctors should question. In this post, I’ll cover the 2014 Choosing Wisely list…
5 More Treatments You Should Question in Older Adults Read More »
Here are 5 common healthcare treatments that the American Geriatrics Society says older adults & caregivers should question, and probably avoid. Choosing Wisely is a health education campaign meant to help…
Choosing Wisely: 5 Treatments You Should Question Read More »
Have you had any concerns about an older person falling, or being at risk for a broken hip? A new clinical research study relevant to millions of older adults was just featured in the news….
Blood pressure medications linked to serious falls: What you can do Read More »
Earlier this week, while I was listening to a social work colleague (Mary Hulme of Moonstone Geriatrics) give a talk on dementia at the public library, the following question came up:…
A common problem that speeds Alzheimer’s decline, and how to avoid it Read More »