Honoring Wishes: A Story by Nancy Lundebjerg
April 3, 2012
Have you ever read something that made you very sad? I did at the end of last week. It was…
Interview with Geriatrician, Eden Alternative Founder, and Author Bill Thomas
April 2, 2012
Bill Thomas is a very busy man. He is the founder of the Eden Alternative that has been on the…
Blogs to Boards: Question 3
March 30, 2012
This is the third in a series of 41 posts from both GeriPal and Pallimed to get our physician readers ready for the hospice…
Aricept 23 – Another Victory for Marketing Over Patients
March 23, 2012
“What is the difference between 20 and 23? If you said three, you are off by millions—of dollars in sales,…
Being Accused of Murder
March 22, 2012
“You would have been hung in World War II for doing what you are doing now,” I was told by…
“Elders?” “Older Adults?” “Seniors?” Language Matters
March 21, 2012
In a recent paper, some colleagues and I held the position that clinicians should routinely offer to discuss prognosis with…
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…
Blogs to Boards: Question 1
March 16, 2012
This is the first in a series of 41 posts from both GeriPal and Pallimed to get our physician readers ready for the hospice…
Beers Criteria Contest: Submit the Craziest Medication Combinations
March 7, 2012
A colleague of mine recently told me of an encounter with a new elderly patient referred to her practice. What…
The 3rd Annual GeriPal/Pallimed Party is Coming to an AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly Near You
March 7, 2012
It is back on – the 3rd annual GeriPal/Pallimed Party during the AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly! This year’s party will…