The pandemic persists, but evidence is accumulating that the elderly are coping with its challenges much more successfully than you…
Wisdom from a palliative-care doctor helps me absorb both the enormous toll of the pandemic and the imminent demise of…
Driven by the demands of a broken business model, nursing homes opened their doors to coronavirus patients — with predictable…
An anxious journey to visit my dying brother offers a powerful argument against fleeing from sorrow and pain.
Recent research suggests the elderly are coping more effectively than their younger peers with the emotional challenges of the pandemic.…
In the pursuit of some genuine empathy in the wake of my brother’s cancer diagnosis, I find surprising wisdom in…
All indications suggest seniors may be wise to temper their expectations about a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine.
Non-COVID hospital admissions have dropped precipitously since the pandemic struck, leading some to suggest our precautions have somehow made us…
As my brother tumbles into the cancer vortex, I find myself struggling to find ways to express my grief and…
Many factors affect our access to healthcare, but new research suggests that where we choose to live may actually enhance…
Elderly Americans who volunteer for drug trials seldom make the cut. That makes it more difficult for researchers to know…
Recent research suggests cholesterol-reducing drugs may be safer than once thought and offer cancer- and COVID-fighting benefits. So, why do…
While COVID-19 has exacted a huge toll on those coping with a chronic disease, few have suffered more than older…
As we wait impatiently for a COVID-19 vaccine to free us from the current pandemic, a recent survey indicates surprising…
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not…
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does…
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway —…
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to…
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Unlike residents of government-regulated nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, seniors in public housing have had to deal with COVID-19 on…