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The Healing Power of Connection
When we consider or research the various ways to live a long and healthy life, we often recognize the importance of eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress effectively, and taking the proper medications and supplements. However, there is another element that is often overlooked but extremely powerful, which is our social connections […]
The Freedom of Being Known
When I was younger, I didn’t really know where to find my identity. I thought that if I had the right friends, had the right job, or followed what I saw on social media, I would be happy and joyful. As I have grown older and hopefully wiser, I have realized that the latest trends […]
Intentional Acts of Kindness
One of my most memorable experiences with kindness happened years ago while I was waiting for a flight in Atlanta. I was on my way back to Afghanistan, and the plane had been delayed. The airline provided vouchers for us to grab dinner while we waited. I didn’t feel like eating at the food court, […]
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow
As we grow older, planning ahead can be one of the kindest and most practical gifts we can give ourselves and our loved ones. Advance directives are legal tools that communicate your medical care wishes if you are ever unable to speak for yourself. They ensure that your values are protected, reduce confusion, and alleviate […]
How to Pick the Best Clinician for You or Your Loved One
Whenever we are searching for a new healthcare provider, it is a profoundly personal and sometimes difficult decision. As we age, medical needs often become more complex, with multiple medications, overlapping conditions, memory and mobility challenges, and decisions that directly affect comfort and quality of life. You deserve a clinician who understands not only medicine […]
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure
About a year ago, a close family member of ours was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF). At first, it seemed slightly overwhelming because the diagnosis alone can evoke worry, uncertainty, or even frustration about what life will look like moving forward and involve thinking about the worst-case scenario. You may feel that your entire […]
What’s Cognitive Impairment
You’re not imagining things when a name, word, or appointment slips from your mind more often than it used to. Noticing changes in memory or thinking can feel scary, confusing, or even shameful, and you’re not alone. Many people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond notice cognitive changes. Some of those changes are normal […]
Advocating for Cognitive Health Together
If you or someone you care for is noticing changes in memory or thinking, it’s important to bring these concerns to a healthcare provider. Whether meeting with a new provider or continuing with one in which you’ve already established care, early conversations about cognitive health can help us plan, maintain independence, and improve quality of […]
Preparing an Incontinence Supplies Bag
Having a small bag or kit of supplies ready for any trip, especially near the bed or in rooms you frequently use, can reduce stress, speed up responses, and make nighttime leaks easier to manage. Based on my experience in continence nursing and research, here are some suggestions that you can adjust to suite your […]