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E-library for families:
Learn about aging and the journey of elder care
Insights on Aging
Learn about the aging process and how to make the journey your own
Staying Independent
Take charge of your life in order to preserve your physical abilities
Memory Loss (Dementia)
Is it Alzheimer's or the normal forgetfulness of aging?
Tips and Tools for Families
Gain insights about changing roles and your place in the aging family
Important Documents
Create the official papers needed to be sure your wishes are followed
Strategies for older adults
Increasing concentration and focus
Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what’s useful top of mind while at the same time suppressing thoughts that distract from your primary objective. As we age, the “executive” center of the brain becomes less able to sort out distractions. It’s a filtering process that requires heavy brainpower. Many people worry that lapses in concentration are an early sign of Alzheimer’s. Not necessarily. While memory and focus are related, they are not the same thing.
Read More...What is “concierge medicine?”
Are you tired of long waits to get an appointment? Rushed visits? Not being able to talk to your doctor by phone or communicate via email? You aren’t alone. Doctors dislike it too. But because most physicians today are employees of a large medical group, they are required to complete 30–40 patient visits per day. Appointments are set to last no more than 15 minutes. This is necessary to manage a typical patient load of 4,000.
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