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Advocating for a good night’s sleep

Sleep has been under-rated. There is no doubt that miracles occur daily in hospitals. But in the race to vanquish disease, simple things like sleep can get short shrift. Choosing Wisely, a

Is a new Medicare card in the mailbox?

Beginning this month, Medicare started sending out new cards to all its members. The mailings will take place in waves. The person you care for may not receive theirs until later in the year. You d

Memory loss and advance care planning

If the person you care for has received a dementia diagnosis, talk with them NOW about their wishes for medical care at the end of life. It's a critical time to update their advance care direct

When family is paid for care

In many families, care of an elder relative falls predominately to one person. This typically begins with assisting occasionally for a few hours, and it can be a very loving connection. But as the

Empathy: Can you have too much?

Our brains are predisposed to feel the emotions of others. This capacity, called "empathy," fuels our most altruistic acts as humans. And it fosters sweeter and deeper relationships.

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