Bed Alarms in Hospitalized Patients: Useless
November 30, 2012
Many older patients fall in the hospital and these falls often lead to injury. Hospitals are under a lot of…
The Over Diagnosis of Disease: How Medical Technology Can Endanger Your Health
August 17, 2012
Do you feel well? If so, DO worry. Emerging medical technology will soon fix that problem and cure you of your sense…
The Power of Stories: Listening to Our Patients
July 6, 2012
“I realized how hard it is to hear a quiet patient’s voice when we are surrounded by such a cacophony…
Coffee Is Bad For You. Coffee is Good For You. Why Am I So Confused?
May 21, 2012
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world. I suppose many drink coffee because they believe…
Eliminating Waste in US Health Care: Wise Words from Don Berwick
April 15, 2012
The United States spends more on health care than any other country. By far. Yet life expectancy in the United…
Many Disabled Seniors Have a Good Quality of LIfe
April 6, 2012
A dominant focus of research in Geriatric Medicine has been on the prevention of the types of disability that are…
Rights and Dignity of Seniors in Assisted Living: A Victory
March 19, 2012
An unfortunate practice has been tolerated for too long at some continuing care retirement communities (CCRs). CCRs provide housing and…
Helpful Advice for Insurance Company Executives: How To Make More Money
February 29, 2012
Dear Insurance Company Executives: Our hearts go out to you. Many in the public simply do not understand how hard…
Excellent Review of Palliative Medicine
February 20, 2012
Palliative Medicine specialists do much to improve quality of life in persons with serious illness. But ultimately, providing better care…
The Aging Homeless: Geriatrics on the Streets
January 31, 2012
The demographic picture of the homeless has shifted markedly over the last 20 years, with a marked increase in the…