You probably know that Anaheim, California, is home to Disneyland, which is considered by many to be the “Happiest Place on Earth.” But there’s much more to Anaheim than Disneyland, and attending PALTC26 on March 26–28, the Annual Conference of the...
In a slow voice Ron said, “This is what I would love ... to be nibbled away by the fish in deep water.” He sounded both sad and relieved at the same time.
According to projections by the U.S. Census Bureau, those aged 65 years and older, who presently account for about 18.7% of the population, will increase to 22.0% of the population by 2040 and to 22.8% by 2050. At the same time, those aged 100 years...
Gratitude is powerful — it connects us, strengthens our community, and reminds us of the many individuals who have shaped our journeys. In this season, and as we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the countless ways our colleagues and...
In May 2023, after a career spanning some 40 years, I retired from professional life. My wife and I sold our house and moved from the Washington, DC, area to Portland, Oregon, where my daughter and her family live. I had just turned 70 years old.
Imagine a “Welcome to Medicare” medical evaluation that incorporates assessment of physical function and performance. Imagine if assessment for sarcopenia — and the risk for sarcopenia — were a part of an annual physical examination.
Jerald Winakur, MD, geriatrician and author, talked with Senior Contributing Writer Joanne Kaldy about how to keep your older loved one’s brain active and healthy.
Brain health is somewhat of a media darling these days. Everywhere you look there are ads for products claiming to promote health and vitality for the aging brain. In reality, there is no panacea for brain health; but there are ways practitioners...
In post-acute and long-term care settings, everyone plays a role in infection prevention and control. Especially for frontline staff, doing this well can feel challenging. Nurses, nurse assistants, and environment service staff must be familiar with...
When I started in private practice back in 1986 in Bucks County, a northeast suburb of Philadelphia, I had no idea where it would eventually lead. I started working right away as a geriatrician in several communities. Throughout this career, I’ve...
