Forecast and Stimulate Retirement, by Tracey Harvey
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
In your youth, time is finite and does not move fast enough. When we are children we desire to be teenagers, in order to accomplish milestones such as driving and staying out past 10:00 pm. As young adults, time begins to speed up as careers take off. Life is then in full acceleration as we raise ... Read the entire article »
The New Medical Pecking Order, Patients On Top, by Andrew Schorr
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
Just the other day I hosted a town meeting for doctors and patients. The idea was to bring everyone together to discuss how each of us could be a more “powerful patient.” I was thrilled that about 15 top doctors showed up, on their own time, to share their perspective. What I learned is that the newest breed of physicians is seein... Read the entire article »
Glass Upon Glass, A Poem, by Maggie B. Osborn
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
I am so afraid ….. what if the marblestumble out in random orderthrough the laundry shoot in my brain?…what if I forget to remember –my son’s name, …or his freckles –those soft brown spots that I have kissed well,…or his eyes of sun washed blue that mirror my own.What if I forget them?When he come... Read the entire article »
Surgery and Complementary Care: Together they can ensure success, by Jeanne Wallin
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
After a decade of viewing a darkening world due to cataracts, Mary longed for the bright, visual world seen through eyes with normal vision. After meeting with an eye surgeon, she decided to correct her vision, and scheduled cataract surgery. Her surgeon told her they would be using a local anesthetic, and made it very clear t... Read the entire article »
The Possible Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease Through Healthy Living, by Jody Haines
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Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 5.3 million Americans.Every seventy seconds, someone is stricken with Alzheimer’s.Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death. These stats are pretty alarming. With such a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and the progression of the disease within our p... Read the entire article »
Senior Housing is Changing Lives, by Bill Pettit, President, Merrill Gardens
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
We recently had the opportunity to spend time speaking with residents and family members about their experience at Merrill Gardens. Feedback like this is critical to us, so we can ensure that we are living up to our mission of providing a vibrant lifestyle for our residents. We videotaped our recent conversations, which you c... Read the entire article »
True Innovation for the Greatest Generation, by Aegis Living
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
Tr If you could Imagine a senior community that embraces life and all that it has to offer in your senior years, you are describing Aegis of Bellevue; the newest community from Aegis Living. It is a local company that is a national leader in senior living communities. Opening in January 2010, Aegis of Bellevue will be unlike any oth... Read the entire article »
Warm, Compassionate Care at the End of Life, by Marilyn Olsen
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
In the winter of 1999, I got the call we all expect, but none of us want to get. My mother, battling cancer for the third time, wasn’t going to survive this final battle. I quickly packed my bags, left my family, and drove 150 miles through a snowstorm to the northern... Read the entire article »
Getting a Little "Face" Time, by Jennifer Blair
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
It’s never easy living far away from loved ones. Phone conversations, or letters with photos tucked inside are nice to look forward to, but as good as our intentions may be, we never seem to pick up the phone as much as we’d like. If we do, it seems as if we’re playing a constant game of tag. Similarly,... Read the entire article »
Senior Competitive Sailing, by Jack Richardson
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
Is the high cost of maintaining a competitive sailboat eating into your retirement income? Perhaps the creeping frailties of getting older are hampering your enjoyment of the many Fidalgo Island lakes and waterways? Maybe it’s time to scale down and invest in a simplified version of your passion for competitive s... Read the entire article »
Chronic Inflammation - An Ayurvedic Perspective, by Virender Sodhi
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
The Ayurvedic approach to pain management is a holistic one. When treating a patient with chronic pain, I always advise an integrated approach, and look beyond the outward pain to discover the underlying source. Very often, chronic pain is caused by an inflammatory response within the body. Ayurvedic herbal treatments are... Read the entire article »
Twist Travel - The Art of Sea, Sand, and Sky, by Leisure Care
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From the issue: January 2010 Quarterly
While most retirement communities are looking for ways to attract new residents, there are some that have been busy helping residents find a way to leave. Well, at least for a few days at a time. Twist Travel is a full-service travel agency that specializes in helping seniors explore the world. We specialize i... Read the entire article »
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