November 21, 2024
Studies show that people who participate in Medical Aid in Dying experience benefits primarily centered around the principles of autonomy, relief from suffering, and dignity. And of course, there can…
November 13, 2024
When it comes to end of life care, the focus is often on reducing physical suffering, as it should be. At the same time, there's a profound opportunity for emotional…
November 4, 2024
In recent years, the concept of Death with Dignity (DWD) has gained increasing attention and acceptance in various parts of the world. As society grapples with end-of-life issues, mental health…
November 4, 2024
State-by-State Guide to Medical Aid in Dying Laws and Requirements Death with Dignity, also referred to as Medical Aid in Dying is an end-of-life option, governed by state legislation, that…
October 26, 2023
In the warm embrace of therapeutic spaces, we frequently encounter stories and emotions that challenge our own value system. One such deeply intimate and ethically charged territory is the intersection…
December 28, 2021
As a clinical health psychologist specializing in chronic pain and illness, I have spent the past 12 years working with people who have chronic pain, and during that time I…
July 15, 2021
According to a study by the CDC, chronic pain impacts over 16,386,000 older adults age 65-84 and an additional 2,596,000 MORE adults over the age of 85 (Dahlhamer et al,…
July 15, 2021
How common is pain among seniors? For better or for worse, most of us associate chronic pain with getting older. We assume that as we age, our bodies will…
December 1, 2020
In honor of world AIDS day on 12/1, I am devoting today’s episode to HIV and Aging. And, yes. HIV is an important topic when it comes to aging. An…
January 17, 2020
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I get about delirium What is delirium? Delirium is an acute medical problem often resulting in changes in cognitive function and…
January 7, 2020
Do you know if the medications your older loved ones are taking are actually harming them? You might have a guess, but how do you actually know?! Thankfully there is…
December 4, 2019
One of the most complicated situations families that I work with are faced with has to do with older adults with dementia developing a delirium. Is the dementia…
