Death and Dying
Death will come whether you are prepared or not. Discussing advance care plans with your loved ones and primary care physician is an easy step to take!
Parkinson’s Disease
A brief look at the neurodegenerative disease known as Parkinson’s Disease.
Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment
A deep dive into MOST and POLST forms. These are forms that are made to guide discussions about end-of-life care and What Matters to a person.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A deep dive into the Mobility related issue of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Commonly diagnosed in a person’s 60s, RA is a debilitating disease that can massively impede a person’s ability to move and do the important things in their life.
Frontotemporal Dementia
A deep dive into Frontotemporal dementia, a common cause of early-onset dementia.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A deep dive into Polymyalgia Rheumatica, which is an inflammatory disease of aging that affects primarily the shoulders and hips. It can lead to serious issues with mobility and function, which in turn can decrease independence.
Lewy Body Dementia
A deep dive into Lewy body dementia, the third most common cause of dementia.
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
A deep dive in to the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and fatal form of dementia.
Osteoarthritis
A deep dive into the debility disease of osteoarthritis - the leading cause of joint degradation in the aging adult.
Medication for Dementia - Donepezil
A deep dive into the most commonly prescribed medication for Alzheimer’s disease, donepezil.
Vascular Dementia
A deep dive into vascular dementia, the second most common cause of dementia.
Skilled Nursing Facility
A deep dive into skilled nursing facilities and the services they provide.
Alzheimer’s Disease
A deep dive in to Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common cause of dementia.
Independence and Aging
A deep dive into the challenges of aging and remaining independent.
Advance Care Planning
A deep dive into Advance Care Planning and how to have these conversations with our loved ones.
