For seniors who have outlived their friends and family, loneliness and isolation are serious concerns. Not only are there psychological implications, but in fact there is evidence to support the connection between loneliness and physical illness, and even premature death. So it only makes sense that doctors consider “treating” loneliness…

In his first career as an interventional radiologist, Dr. Norm Diamond trained his eyes to see the tiniest details on x-rays of his patients. But after retiring from that career, he was looking for something challenging and rewarding, and began to train his eyes in a different way: as a…

Maybe you’ve finally convinced your older loved one that it’s time to hire some help. And maybe you’ve even figured out how to pay for that. Now it’s on to the hiring process. But how do you know what questions to ask and what information to elicit, especially if you’ve…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Home Game: The Challenge Of Obtaining Medicare-Covered Home Care -Quality Care: What Makes A Hospital Doctor Excellent -On Second Thought: Stanford Welcomes You Back For Your Second Career -You’re Not Alone: Loneliness As A Condition To Be Treated -Nice Job:…

Following a hospitalization, it’s not unusual for an older patient to require skilled nursing help. Many people prefer to receive that help at home, rather than go to a rehab center or skilled nursing facility. In theory, if a physician says this assistance is medically necessary, Medicare is supposed to…

In his first career as an interventional radiologist, Dr. Norm Diamond trained his eyes to see the tiniest details on x-rays of his patients. But after retiring from that career, he was looking for something challenging and rewarding, and began to train his eyes in a different way: as a…