Atul Gawande, just what the doctor ordered
October 8, 2014
by: Stephanie Rogers @SERogersMD Atul Gawande is expanding the conversation about care at the end of life with his new book,…
The Advanced Direct Care Worker – A New Profession for a Growing Older Population
September 9, 2014
With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, the fastest growing jobs in the country are also some of the…
Never Stop Dancing: Breaking Stereotypes of Disability in Older Adults One Step at a Time
July 21, 2014
We have written a lot about disability in older adults here on GeriPal. Here are just a couple of examples:…
Practice Change Leaders for Aging & Health: Jedi Training for Geriatric Professionals
July 2, 2014
This is your big opportunity! The C-Suite is giving you 10 minutes to make a business case for your new…
Motivating Aging Friendly City Design with a Personal Touch
June 18, 2014
The WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) promotes the generation of knowledge on how to assess the…
New treatments for hep C: aging patients, unconscionable prices, missing voices
March 12, 2014
Promotional video by Gilead pharmaceuticals, makers of a new drug, urging people to talk to their doctor about treatments “We…
Aging 2.0: Why We Should Engage the Innovators, & 11 Start-ups To Consider
November 25, 2013
If you are interested in the intersection between aging and innovation, these certainly are intriguing times. Last Thursday I attended…
2 MUST Views: Portraits of the Elderly as They Once Were and Jane Lotter Obituary
August 2, 2013
I wanted to draw GeriPal readers attention to two websites that you must view. Really, right now. If you have 5…
Appearances can be deceiving: aging, homelessness, and acute care
June 17, 2013
Before reading any further, stop to think about the last older homeless adult you saw. If you are a…
Six Awkward Concerns in My Not-Yet-Opened Notes
January 23, 2013
Note: This baby is not a veteran, nor is this the VA Medical Record system. The VA has just taken…