By 2030 more people in the United States will be older than age sixty-five than younger than age five. Our health care system is unprepared for the complexity of caring for a heterogenous population of older adults—a problem that has…

There are a number of different types of medications that are used to manage pain and related symptoms. Some are available over the counter (OTC) and can be purchased at your local store or pharmacy. Others require a prescription from…

Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to impact daily life. It can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, mixed dementia, and…

The rate and rhythm of the heart is controlled by electrical signals that cause the heart to contract, or squeeze, in a coordinated manner and continuously circulate blood through the lungs and out to the rest of the body to…

The Covid crisis has brought personal health into sharp focus for billions of people worldwide, driving momentum across the consumer health space. There’s no denying that health has been a major topic of conversation across the world for last two…

Heart attacks and strokes often come as a surprise. But with the help of decades of scientific innovation, we can help reduce the risk of these life-threatening emergencies. Heart attack and stroke victims can’t help but feel shaken. These events…

We live in an exciting era, where incredible advancements in healthcare are enabling more people to make more informed decisions about their everyday health. Humanity has never before had such an ability to care for ourselves—and others.  As technology rapidly…

Founded in 2008, Dawson Relocation Services helps seniors and their families with the process of downsizing and moving to a new home. An active member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers, Marnie engages with colleagues nationally to stay informed…

Recommendations Create An Adequately Prepared Workforce The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must strategically plan for and support the creation of a robust, qualified workforce across settings through a coordinated…

By 2030 more people in the United States will be older than age sixty-five than younger than age five. Our health care system is unprepared for the complexity of caring for a heterogenous population of older adults—a problem that has…