Future of Geriatric Education is in Peril
February 18, 2011
The House of Representatives is slated to vote this week on HR-1, a bill that would substantially reduce funding for…
GeriPal Wins the ‘Best Clinical Weblog of 2010’
February 17, 2011
Medgadget just announced today the winners of the 2010 Medical Weblog Awards. GeriPal came in first for the best clinical…
The Clinician’s Role in Identifying Loss of Financial Capacity
February 15, 2011
“Mom’s been writing goofy checks…” “Dad stopped paying his bills….” “Grandma wired her savings to Nigeria…” Have you heard these phrases…
Top 10 Reasons to Go to the Pallimed/GeriPal Party at the AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly
February 14, 2011
Here are the top 10 reasons why you should come to the Annual Pallimed/GeriPal Party hosted during the AAHPM /…
Geriatrics Developing Community at AAHPM/HPNA annual assembly
February 13, 2011
Going to be in Vancouver for the Annual Assembly? Please come and help develop a Special Interest Group (SIG) in…
You’re Sick. It’s Serious.
February 11, 2011
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has just released a new video called “You’re Sick. It’s Serious.” I…
Your Patient Stories and JAMA Care of the Aging Patient
February 9, 2011
The editorial team for the Journal of the American Medical Association series, Care of the Aging Patient: From Evidence to…
Bisphosphonates: The New Fountain of Youth? Or Irrational Exuberance?
February 9, 2011
Bisphosphonates are a class of medicines that can reduce the risk of fractures in persons with osteoporosis. They are valuable…
Get Out the Vote – GeriPal Style
February 8, 2011
Football season is now over. Baseball season doesn’t start until April. Worst of all, the World Curling Championship is still…
Hospital DNR Orders – WTF (Why They Failed)
February 8, 2011
A thought provoking article just came out ahead of print in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. It is titled…