“Unfortunately, you have sustained a fracture of your hip and will need surgical repair.” Yikes. If I had a quarter for every patient I have met at skilled rehab who…
Ah, the joys of aging—silver hair, wisdom, and, of course, the occasional constipation conundrum. As many of our other bodily systems decide to adopt a leisurely, retired pace, so do…
It’s 5 o’clock in the evening and I am finishing up my 3rd cup of coffee for the day (this is an anomaly for me–usually I stick with two at…
Have you noticed that a common theme in aging is the fact that we now have to pay close attention to bodily functions that we never paid close attention to…
Vision is a really big deal for me. I have been a low visioned individual my entire life, and one of my greatest fears is my vision worsening irreversibly. Visual…
Everyone needs a hobby. It doesn't have to be extravagant or cost a lot of money, but it has to be an activity that relieves stress, provides enjoyment and can…
I have a guy I see regularly. I have this terrible fear that I am suffering from some obscure autoimmune arthritis (I mean, I still could be) and I need…
These days, I am all about decluttering. The extraneous weight of all my belongings sometimes makes me feel insane! I go through waves of cleaning out closets and cabinets in…
Ah, the New Year—a time for reflection, renewal, and resolutions. While some folks may be vowing to run marathons (not I) or master gourmet cooking (no time for that in…
As you continue to follow this blog (I hope you do….), you will likely notice that I refer, on occasion, to the “Sandwich Generation.” The term "Sandwich Generation" refers…
