There are many living options for those who do not wish to age in place. Independent living and assisted living are among the most popular. Assisted Living Put simply, assisted living (AL) is for those who need assistance with everyday tasks. Residents within AL facilities will receive assistance with activities of daily living. Activities of […]

Recall how there was not a discussion regarding the changes in Mom and Dad at thanksgiving. Well now, those changes have escalated and now the rush begins to move Mom and Dad into a senior living community. Wait! Do not rush this process. Senior living is far more complicated than many believe and it is […]

Whether the snow is falling or you’re enjoying a mild holiday season, there is one thing that holds true for many families. The holiday season brings about change among families. In many cases this is the time in which all the children come together to visit with Mom and Dad. A time filled with joy […]

‘ism’, a distinctive practice, philosophy, typically political ideology or an artistic movement. Isms exist everyday, some gaining more attention than others. Many are fighting for equality in terms of racism, feminism, as well as beliefs regarding religion, love, and many others. One of the most often overlooked points, towards the fastest growing population in the […]

Have you offered your hand to a woman unloading a shopping cart? Have you ever been in the situation in which you offered a helping hand to a woman unloading her groceries from her shopping cart and you did not get the response you had expected? Some take offense to the added support because, in […]

Every day our primary care physicians advise aging populations to get adequate exercise. Well, that’s our hope at least. However, this may not always be the case. Whatever you wish to be the cause… Maybe it’s the lack of time spent with patients due to reimbursement structures, the neglect to understand exercise recommendations or guidelines, […]

One of the many things understood throughout all of this is how much of we took for granted. The simple pleasures such as breathing the fresh air, a quick trip to the supermarket, or dinner out with friends. The list could go on and on, but one thing is for certain, COVID-19 has been disruptive. […]

With the presidential race in full swing it’s important to address the elephant in the room, healthcare. There is a growing trend that has the power to drastically shift healthcare all together. The biopsychosocial approach within healthcare continues to plant its roots. Today healthcare may be one of the most discussed topics in America. Often […]

Improvements in sleep duration, and sleep quality are directly correlated towards greater quality of life for individuals of all ages. Greater quality sleep leads to greater quality of life, sounds simple, right? A number of discussion topics arise when discussing sleep. How much is needed? How much does it change as one ages? Does everyone […]

Stress, chronic stress, too little stress, all of which have the ability to cause harmful effects but many are unaware of the true potential. What if I told you there was a man, in his mid 20s, who exercised regularly, ate nutritiously, but the physician still prescribed medication to regulate his blood pressure? What if […]