Information and Critical Thinking for Your Health
(Snippets from the frontline) Healthcare Millions of Americans do not have access to healthcare. This is detrimental to the economy, society, and hinders our ability to progress as a nation. … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Elder suicide – the shrouded game plan Often we hear, “He died peacefully in his sleep.” Or, “Their love was so great, they died together.” For … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Smudge pot After lunch one day at the senior center, we sat outside and discussed bodily function (yes, this is what seniors do). Two complained of … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Hospice abuse Hospice is end-of-life care, and as a separate governmental paying entity is vital to Medicare patients seeking relief. Can anyone really predict how long … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Finding a doctor you can trust Seniors have always trusted doctors to be their advocate. Now as a senior, I must critically look at my profession. … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Frailty At some point in life we begin to age. Individually, this depends on genetics, environment, social status, and personal health habits. Toward the end of … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Discharge home: Lost in translation As an admitting physician, discharge orders written in the hospital are translated into instructions brought home by the patient. These are … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Voting and healthcare The epitome of democracy is the right to vote. This singular action empowers all eligible citizens a role in society. But over the … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Medicare open enrollment Every year we are inundated with advertisements touting “Medicare open enrollment” where eligible seniors opt into a healthcare plan. Factors involved in this … Continue Reading →