December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Firstly, here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday! Among my many gifts and blessings are friends who send me funny stories and quotes. My favorites tend to come from my friend Phil
Medical gaslighting has emerged as a troubling issue for both patients and health care providers
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, My quilting adventure began 8 years ago with a challenge from a college friend. Laurie said, “Here is a quilting block that you can create.” She even sent a drawing of how the
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend’s grand-son, Brad (not his real name) who was home for the Thanksgiving break. He is 19 years
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,I still miss Kona; a rescue pit bull that my son and his family took in over 10 years ago. Kona was an integral part of the family: she protected and played with my
August’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,When my husband Pablo passed away, I knew that it would take time to sort through his things (especially his paintings, tools, art books, etc.). I had no idea it would take two years!
Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers
Reference: Posted in NPR One (2025), Available at: https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5317646:nx-s1-5476690-1 (Accessed: 18 July, 2025)
Owning Your Care: Agency, Advocacy, Responsibility, and the 50-50 Healthcare Partnership
We often hear the phrase “practice what you preach.” As both a physician and a patient, I’ve learned that nowhere is this more important than in how we navigate healthcare. Over the years, I’ve written
Functional fitness to decrease the effects of age-related changes
As we age, our bodies go through changes that can affect strength, flexibility, and overall mobility, often starting earlier than expected. From muscle loss and reduced strength to declining balance and flexibility, these shifts can
July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,I must admit I’m a bit more tired these days. No, not from tackling a major physical feat or even a minor one. It has to do with being present for my two grandchildren,