Why is Sugar so Scary?

Dec 21, 2020 | Health

In an average year, Halloween trick-or-treating kicks off a two-month sugar binge we call the holidays. Bowls of Halloween candy empty just about the time Thanksgiving desserts beckon. And then, December is a riot of parties and goodies, everything from boxed...

Connected Horse: Sparking Joy in those with Dementia

Dec 14, 2020 | Resources/News

As a geriatrician doing house calls and specializing in working through difficult situations, one of my core messages to families is that people with dementia can still have meaningful lives. Dementia can be challenging and frustrating, but it does not mean the end of...

A Will Is Not Enough

Dec 7, 2020 | Legal Issues/Financial Abuse

In America, we don’t like talking about mortality. Nor do we like planning for it. About 60 percent of us die without a will. This is a tragedy. Lack of planning can lead to all kinds of problems as the end of life approaches. If you’re not clear about...

Vaccines Can Save Your Life

Nov 30, 2020 | Health

Nothing frustrates me more than all the controversy about vaccines. This tool, the vaccine, has saved uncounted millions from early and terrible deaths. I think many misunderstandings about vaccines have their roots in a misunderstanding about how the practice of...

Planning is Key as Rural Hospitals Shutter

Nov 23, 2020 | Health

No matter where you are, caring for an elder with medical and cognitive issues can be challenging. It can be doubly difficult if you live in a rural area. One trend that hasn’t gotten much public attention is the closing of rural hospitals nationwide. Since 2005, more...