Successful Aging: How to find a new doctor
Q My husband is 78 years old and has several chronic conditions. Unfortunately his primary care doctor is moving from the area, and we...
Successful Aging: I’m 65 and OK with it
Q I am a 65-year-old man, in good shape and run my own company. I recently had a cardiac procedure, which fortunately was successful and...
Successful Aging: Dying of a broken heart can be a reality
Q My closest friend and mentor just died at age 77. She was married to the love of her life for 55 years. One week after the funeral, her...
Successful Aging: How to find entry points in adding technology
Q I bought my 80-year-old mother a new iPad. She opened the box, threw up her hands and said, “I can’t do that.” What can I do to help...
Successful Aging: An example of successful end of life care
Last week, we addressed D.B’s request to discuss hospice and its valuable service to those facing life-limiting illnesses. This week, we...
Successful Aging: Help with end of life care
Q We had hospice care for my mother in her home the last three months of her life. The care she received was extraordinary and...