After Pronouncing
June 30, 2014
The following post is adapted from something I read at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care…
Snow and Lollipops: Reflections on caring for the dying while raising children
June 25, 2014
Over the past year of my palliative care fellowship, I have learned that the discoveries made by the dying are…
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…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15 – Take Action to Protect Older Persons
June 12, 2014
It is estimated that 5 million older Americans are abused, neglected and exploited each year yet only about one in…
Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia Should Be Treated WIth Behavioral Approaches
June 9, 2014
Persons with dementia often suffer from behavioral symptoms such as agitation and aggression. For the caregiver, these symptoms can be…
An antidote for our emotional distance
June 6, 2014
By: Laurel Coleman, MD I have been pondering Danielle Ofri’s NY Times column, “The Silence of Doctors Around Alzheimer’s”…
House calls go Hollywood
June 6, 2014
Mindy Fain, Chief of Geriatrics at the University of Arizona, penned a fabulous Op-Ed in today’s Los Angeles Times extolling…
Neuropalliative Care: Call to Action and Top 10 Pointers
June 5, 2014
When I chose to pursue a residency in Neurology, the first response from my medical school acquaintances was “But, you…
Embracing Direct-to-Consumer Advertising by Focusing on Stopping Medications
June 5, 2014
There are plenty of examples of direct-to-consumer advertising that the pharmaceutical industry use to lure new customers. Just like theCancer…
The Business of Selling Hope Part II: Direct-to-Consumer Cancer Center Advertising
June 2, 2014
The majority of cancer patients with incurable stage IV lung or colon cancer think that the chemotherapy they are receiving…