Work with me? Hop on a free call to see how I can help ! Schedule here
The most crucial advice we often give our patients is to broaden their support. Yet, do we do this for ourselves? When you take on the added responsibilities of assisting your aging parent, this needs to be a team sport! Here is how to get started. Forty-five million individuals care for another adult person and…
We are physicians. We are trained to look for problems. We are trained to think preventively. But….these are our parents. That adds a layer of complexity. Worrying about our parents can take a toll on our already stretched and thinned emotional resources. What do we do when we want to make sure our aging parents…
Everyone is different, and every relationship is unique. We all have our own reasons for feeling afraid. It’s totally normal to worry about losing someone we love or are connected to —it’s something many of us go through. But understanding why we feel this way can really help us conquer it. Lisa was livid. She…
It takes time and energy to support others. Why do you do it? Does it fit with your values? If not, that can lead to resentment, anger, frustration, fatigue. Many of us in medicine have pushed our own wants and needs so far to the back of our psyches that we don’t even know what…
Having conversations about your parent’s desire for their future care can be difficult. The abilities we have with our patients don’t always translate to our parents. But, there are tips and tricks that can help. I sat with Sandy. She looked as if she’s aged years since I had seen her just one year before…
“Awe walks” help brain health of those with cognitive loss or dementia. They are more positive, less stressed and they SMILE. I was taking a walk this morning on a wooded path and breathing in the crisp New England air, noticing the first few trees changing from summer’s greens to fall’s reds and golds and…
Upwards of 11 million Americans are living with cognitive loss. And those with cognitive loss are likely to have other medical conditions so that many people are taking 5-10 medications. As we age, our physiology may change. Helpful medications may begin to cause more risk than benefit. But how do we know? How do we…
In Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, Dr. Anne Kenny, a palliative care physician, discusses how to navigate the difficult journey of late-stage dementia with sensitivity, compassion, and common sense.
Guest Anne Kenny, MD, geriatrics and palliative care, author of “Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia” talks about her work.
Dr. Kenny talks with NewsTalk WSVA 92.1 FM.
Experienced geriatrician and author, Dr. Anne Kenny and host Dan Woo dissect their experiences of caring for elder relatives.
In the first half, Anne Kenny, an accomplished palliative care physician, geriatric expert, & professor emerita at the University of Connecticut Health Center, will be talking about her book “Making Tough Decisions” to help listeners deal with the challenges of providing the best possible care for an afflicted, voiceless person- while taking care of yourself.