Category Archives: Reading

Grief

Posted on December 4, 2023 by msw blog

As a caregiver to a loved one with a terminal illness, I wish to add two recommendations on how people should NOT respond to this news: First, do not minimize the illness! Second, do not intrude on others’ privacy (“I … Continue reading →

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My Friend Keeps Giving me Unsolicited Advice

Posted on November 15, 2023 by msw blog

Dear Amy: I have been friends with “Susan” for over 35 years. I have shared many extremely sensitive and delicate problems with her. She has taken on the role of giving me lots of personal advice. In the past her … Continue reading →

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Deprescribing

Posted on November 12, 2023 by msw blog

You’ve written about older people taking too many medicines. My parents were each on 14 different drugs in their nineties! I kept begging them to speak with their doctor, but his answer was always, “if it’s working, don’t stop.” To … Continue reading →

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Health Care Mergers: Losing Quality Care

Posted on October 30, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Catholic health care restrictions lead … Continue reading →

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What is it Like to Live with Dementia?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by msw blog

James Tomlinson in Bedford, England“It’s just frightening. I get hallucinations where I think there are ghosts living in our garden. But my world seems to take on several dimensions. So I don’t know which house I’m in.” Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, England“[Words] … Continue reading →

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