Our Hospice System Subverts the Very Point of Hospice Care
When my siblings and I decided to put our father in hospice care at his home in the spring of 2021, his Alzheimer’s was near end-stage. He could barely get out of bed or dress
March’s Letter From the CEO
I was reading an interesting article about aging when I came across this quote: “Aging well is accepting yourself just as you are.” I read this soon after Frances Kakugawa met with the Amazing Care
February’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,One of my favorite volunteer jobs is to bag food at the Alameda County Food Bank. I’m usually joined by coworkers from Sterling.Among the reasons I enjoy my volunteer work there is that I
How sleep boosts your energy
Sleep is essential for the body to recover, repair, and function at its best. Understanding sleep cycles can help you improve your sleep hygiene and wake up feeling truly refreshed. We may think of
A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
Up until about two decades ago, it was believed that your brain only produced new cells early in life. But research has shown that the brain has the ability to change throughout your entire life
Navigating the medical system requires specific life skills
The Podcast by KevinMD Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren and patient advocate Joyce Griggs discuss their article "Why health self-advocacy is an essential life skill." Alan and Joyce share the personal journey of becoming a "chief health executive" and explain
January’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I’ve just returned from a trip and can still remember a lament from a fellow traveler whose wife was having difficulty hearing him and following the thread of our conversations. She asked often, “Can