The Doulas Who Help Us Die
Before meeting a client, Virginia Chang, an end-of-life doula, performs a ritual that she calls “becoming an empty vessel.” She closes her eyes, plants her feet on the ground, and holds her arms at her
The clinic closes at 5. Illness does not.
At 5 p.m., the clinic closes. The appointment schedule ends, routine messages move into the next business day’s queue, and results that arrive later may wait for review. Patients are directed to an after-hours
Explaining clinical reasoning to patients in five questions
Every summer, a new class of medical students puts on a short white coat for the first time and walks onto a hospital floor. Elsewhere, third-year students begin their first clinical clerkships, and new
Grief Before and After Death
Shaping Our Sorrow How Grief Expression Guides Us Through Loss Grief often feels like an unpredictable landscape, yet it can also be a profound space for creativity. When we experience deep loss, finding new
August’s Letter from the CEO
Dr. Peggy Latare gave a talk at an ACN event earlier this year about gaining weight as we age. I’ve had many opportunities to reflect on her comments given my cousin’s preoccupation with her weight loss programs. My
July’s Letter from the CEO
Dear Friends, My friend Mary always thought she had time. At 67, she was active, independent, and still traveling a few times a year. Long-term care insurance had come up in conversation more than once—usually
Understanding food noise – and how to turn down the volume
Are persistent thoughts about food disrupting your life? Maybe you're already thinking about what you'll have for dinner before you've even finished breakfast, or can't tune out the siren song of that ice cream
An Afternoon of Wellness and Conversation in Honolulu with Dr. Peggy Latare
Some afternoons feel less like an event and more like a conversation you didn’t know you needed. Our recent Amazing Care Network gathering in Honolulu brought together a wonderful group of individuals for an afternoon of
Understanding End-of-Life Options: A Compassionate Guide
The legal end-of-life options you should know about to make informed decisions. Key points End-of-life care should address all aspects of a person's well-being. Many individuals are unaware of their options, leading to loss of
Considering cataract surgery?
Let the doctors of Harvard Medical School reveal everything you should know before saying yes (or no) to cataract surgery. An essential eye-opening report for older adults. Cataracts are a very