Ageism occurs when older people meet prejudice, stereotypes or discrimination based solely on their age. Ageism also manifests in a reluctance to recognize and respect the needs of older people or in treating them less favorably than younger people.
DON’T BE BURNED BY MEDICAL GASLIGHTING
On the TODAY show recently, a woman in LA told the story of going to her doctor for stomach pain and severe back pain. She was told there was nothing wrong, not to worry, and that she just needed to lose weight. For four years, she kept going to her providers with the same complaints and was told the same … Read More
MASTERING A HOSPITAL STAY
You’ve signed all the admission papers, been wheeled up to your hospital room, donned the blue-checked hospital gown and settled into your well-equipped bed. Now, you’re faced with the two big questions. How do I get the best care possible while I’m in here? And, how do I get out of here fast? There are many things you can do … Read More
“DOUBLING DOWN” ON YOUR HEALTH
One evening in April 1990, a 58-year-old diabetic gentleman named Jack complained to his wife that he was having a burning sensation in his mid chest and some pain down both arms. He had no prior history of heart disease but did have a history of acid reflux. When a few hours passed and he was not feeling better, his … Read More
Is Speech Recognition Harmful to Your Health?
By now, I think we’ve all had the infuriating experience of calling our cable provider or any number of other oversized companies and being asked by a friendly but thinly disguised ‘robot’ voice to explain the reason for your call. It then processes and regurgitates what you’ve just said and asks you for verification. If it was incorrect, this process … Read More