My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer in late June of 2001. Her experience of hospice was a revelation. It made me – personally – less fearful of death. Grandma was dead by the end of […]

We know all too well that life can change in an instant. When a crisis or big life event takes place, one of the first things that people say is “Let me know how I […]

For older people, managing the challenge of self-care is a delicate balance. Many geriatric patients are hesitant to ask for or accept financial assistance from friends or family. They worry that they might burden those […]