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Assessing Your Older Adult Loved One's Wellness this Holiday Season

By Dr. Macie Smith The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re like me, I’m sure you’re looking forward to in-person celebrations and...

Don’t Be Afraid of Aging, Embrace It!

By Dr. Macie Smith With Halloween around the corner, I want to ask you: Are you spooked by aging? Does the thought of getting older scare...

What to Expect As Your Loved One Ages: Does Mom or Dad Have Dementia?

By Dr. Macie Smith Memory lapses can be a normal part of aging, but when are they cause for concern? Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith...

The New Alzheimer's Drug. Is It the Drug For All?

Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new Alzheimer’s treatment, Aducanumab, that is designed to slow...

Wendy Williams Talks About Financial Woes

If you think what’s going on with Wendy Williams does not affect you, you have one or two more thinks coming. So, a quick recap (in my...

In Sickness and in Health--Unless You Have Dementia?

Updated 3/16/2022 Dan Gasby sits down with me to discuss spousal caregiving in an exclusive interview: Originally published: 2/2019 For...

Compassion Fatigue: Just what is it and how do you get it?

First off, “Compassion Fatigue” is a real thing. I promise I didn’t make it up. Compassion fatigue has been described by Figley (1982) as...

Dementia Care Coordination is a "Thing"

Before January 2017, there was no financial incentive for physicians to spend a little more time appropriately assessing an older adult...

The Winding Road Ahead: Families Caring For Aging Loved Ones

There once was a sense of comfort knowing that when one reaches the age of 65, Medicare will provide for most if not all long-term care...