Meet Doctor Zara

When someone older becomes seriously ill, one question almost always rises above every other worry: “How...

Hospitals save lives, but for older adults, a hospital stay can sometimes create new health problems...

Many families hear the word geriatrician during a hospital stay or clinic visit and are not quite sure...

For many older adults and their families, the hospital can feel confusing, stressful, and overwhelming....

One of the most important questions families ask during serious illness is when it is the right time...

When an older adult becomes seriously ill, families often feel a strong need to do everything. This is...

When an older loved one becomes seriously ill, one of the hardest decisions families face is where care...

In medicine, the phrase “a good death” may sound surprising at first. Death is always painful for families,...

Talking to families about death is one of the most delicate and emotional parts of medical care. It is...