End of Life
In my next life, I want to come back as Dr. Kathy Selvaggi, the palliative care doctor who appears in this Frontline documentary series about how our health-care system handles end-of-life care. I think we should all idolize clinicians who escort people to and from...
Empowerment
I was trying to explain to a male colleague why I was naming my new (at the time) website “Daughterhood.org.” He’s an expert on aging and shares responsibility with his sister for their mother’s care. So, I wanted his advice on creating a resource that helps families...
Overwhelm
As the first nursing home and assisted living facility residents get their COVID-19 vaccines, I feel like I’m seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been quiet on the blog this year because I’ve felt speechless – empty of any information, advice or even...
Overwhelm
I travel on airplanes a lot. Or at least I did before two weeks ago! Usually, my primary focus is on whether I can get a coffee refill and how much longer I can procrastinate doing work. So, basically, exactly the same as when I’m home minus the barking dog. A big...
