Vital Talk

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…

American seniors are growing in numbers. But the number of geriatricians, doctors who specialize in treating older patients, is actually shrinking.And…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Palliative care has often been associated with elderly people who are dying.Not anymore. Today, palliative care is more than that. It means supporting…