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When Bernie Sadowski first came to the Ballard Senior Center in 2009, he didn’t care about life. His wife of 50 years had died.“It was like, OK, I’ll go…
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American seniors are growing in numbers. But the number of geriatricians, doctors who specialize in treating older patients, is actually shrinking.And…
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If you’re an older person, a fall can be devastating. One in every three older adults falls each year, and the risk of falling increases with each…
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Shops aren’t open yet, but a little before 8 a.m., Bellevue Square is already buzzing with walkers.Carrying a portable oxygen tank, Jon Tucker is one of…
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For Jennifer Calnon, end-of-life discussions boil down to this: “This is my life,” she says. “I should be the one who gets to make the decision.”Calnon,…
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If you’ve talked with your family about end-of-life wishes – that’s the first step. You’ll also need paperwork to make your wishes clear.There are…
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The doctor’s oath is to "do no harm." Some doctors have a hard time dealing with requests to help someone toward death. Ross Reynolds speaks with Tom…
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It’s a discussion that most people avoid: end-of-life planning.Doctors say it’s important to have these conversations while you’re still able. But let’s…
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Palliative care has often been associated with elderly people who are dying.Not anymore. Today, palliative care is more than that. It means supporting…