June’s Letter from the CEO
Dear Friends, I have flunked retirement again— this time to co-found along with my son Alex and friend, Dr. Hank Wuh, a company called Possara Quantum. It’s an organization that builds on the work Alex
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
April’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I’m wearing a watch; something I haven’t worn in 40 years! I stopped wearing a watch years ago when I learned that people who have had heart attacks were less likely to have another
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
March’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,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
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