Note: Most of my blogs have been published in the Gainesville Sun, and numerous other Florida USA Today publications.
I first heard the term “elder orphan” a few years ago. Typically, it refers to seniors who are aging alone. They have no spouse or partner, and no children to step into the role of caregiver. AARP recently estimated that 20 percent of the aging population,...
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I went to the emergency room and had a great experience?” I doubt it. In fact, quite the opposite is likely true. Most visits to the ER are endless waits with poor communication. One physician assistant said that many ERs...
The headlines in my home state of Florida post Hurricane Irma are horrific; the worst being the deaths of eight elderly patients in a licensed skilled nursing facility in Hollywood, Florida. The saddest news of all is that this was preventable and should never have...
