Show Some Teeth: Aging And Oral Health
April 27, 2018
Most of us know that dreaded feeling: your tooth begins to ache and you realize yet another trip to the dentist may be necessary. And we’re the lucky ones. Given the lack of insurance coverage for dental health care under Medicare, many older individuals can’t afford to seek out a…
A Grass-Roots Movement: The Growing Case For Cannabis For Seniors
February 22, 2018
With the continued tragedy of opioid abuse in our country, and proposals to implement new Medicare restrictions on prescribing opioids, seniors may rightly be concerned about where to turn for effective pain management. And for some, that search may lead to cannabis. In fact, self-reported use of cannabis (otherwise known…
On Your Mark: Embracing Athletics As You Grow Older
February 8, 2018
For many of us, watching this year’s Olympics will be thrilling and perhaps even motivating. Who doesn’t wonder what it feels like to go speeding down a mountain or flying through the air when you watch the Winter Olympics? While your “flying” days may be behind you, you can still…
Home Alone: The Physical And Financial Toll Of The Socially Isolated Senior
November 30, 2017
For people without friends or family, the holiday season can be especially lonely. And for seniors, the toll that loneliness takes can be catastrophic. As our older population continues to expand, including the growing group of “elder orphans,” we will have to come to grips with, and devise solutions for,…
At All Costs: Figuring Out How To Pay For Long Term Care
October 26, 2017
No matter how well prepared you may think you are, the costs of paying for long term care, for either a loved one or yourself, are sometimes almost incalculable- and uninsurable. There are so many competing factors that will influence what expenses you and your family may incur: the types…
First Rate: Patient Rating Systems For Doctors
September 14, 2017
Some of us won’t go to a restaurant or attend a performance without first checking how other people rated the experience. Sometimes other peoples’ perspectives are instructive and useful- and sometimes their ratings seem trivial or silly. The question is: what do we make of the ratings other people give…