State of Emergency: Hospitals Establishing Geriatric Emergency Centers
February 22, 2019
Emergency departments (ED) are hardly ever tranquil. But for senior citizens, the ED can be overwhelming and, in many cases, can actually do more harm than good. Many seniors are vulnerable and do not have the…
A Matter Of Health: Are Hospitals The Way To Go?
February 27, 2018
No one likes going to the hospital if you can avoid it. For older patients, there’s even evidence that hospitals can cause as many problems as they solve. Health experts are now beginning to chime in…
Do Not Enter: Best To Minimize Your Hospitalizations
July 27, 2017
While you never know when an emergency will strike and you’ll need to be hospitalized, there’s much evidence to support the goal of minimizing hospitalizations, especially for those who are older. For example, new research out…
Quality Care: What Makes A Hospital Doctor Excellent?
May 11, 2017
Hospitals can be scary places for anyone, but for seniors, who may be confused or frightened, the environment can be especially troubling. Having a caring and communicative doctor while in the hospital can make all the…
In Style: Fashionable Options For Hospital Garb
March 30, 2017
Being a hospital patient can be a disorienting and distressing experience. Routines are upended, familiarity is absent and even your clothes are missing. In fact, for many of us, our clothing plays an essential role in…
No Place Like Home: Rethinking Hospital Care For Seniors
February 20, 2017
No one like to go to the hospital, but sometimes there’s just no choice- or is there? If you ask Dr. Bruce Leff, a geriatrician at Johns Hopkins, whatever you can do to keep seniors out…
