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Category Archives: Health
U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement
by Knute Berger in Crosscut Ed note: In addition to this captivating article, there seem to be a number of undercurrents allowing the pandemic to spread, a major one being the tension between saving older people vs. keeping businesses operating. … Continue reading
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Making things last
Thanks to Donna D.
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How many people are allowed for that turkey dinner?
Thanks to Frank C. for this light touch on a subdued holiday.
What stage are you in this pandemic?
Thanks to Sue H.!
Take Ten – a star studded look at loss
Coming on December 10th there is a free program definitely worth watching. Click here to register and watch Atul Gawande among many other speakers.
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Epigenetics and the differences between identical twins
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Epigenetics and the passing of a trauma experience to the next generations
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New 4 week statewide restrictions
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The new restrictions come as Washington sees consistent increasing daily case counts, with over … Continue reading
Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready
From Crosscut: With an uncertain holiday season nearly upon us, dangerous pandemic trends in King County and throughout the state — coupled with no new health restrictions or state financial support to those most vulnerable to the spread of disease … Continue reading
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These amazing people
Thanks Sybil-Ann! These people are amazing. A GREAT MESSAGE
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Resilience during the pandemic
Shared by our chaplain. 1. The 4 M’s: https://www.sharp.com/health-news/covid-19-coping-tools-for-older-adults.cfm 2. How the Elderly Can Manage the Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis By Noel McDermott https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/ex_031820.shtml 3. THE CONVERSATION – https://theconversation.com/the-loneliness-of-social-isolation-can-affect-your-brain-and-raise-dementia-risk-in-older-adults-141752 4. Students launch a hotline with jokes, stories … Continue reading
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Go Dawgs
From U Wash President Ana Mari Cauce’s Annual Address. Thanks to Ann M!
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Kaiser Health News – October 2020
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The New England Journal of Medicine: “Our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent.”
Ed note: Breaking with a 208-year history, the NEJM, in an editorial signed by 34 editors, has blasted our country’s leadership stating it has “taken a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.” Although they did not mention Biden explicitly, … Continue reading
How the White House became the Dark House
President Trump has dominated the news cycle for the past four years–and continues to do so. But now the People’s House is experiencing an existential crisis. After a self-managed discharge from Walter Reed Hospital, we witnessed Trump’s Mussolini caricature appearing … Continue reading
Our Collective Humanity
On December 10th, everyday heroes, celebrities and diverse voices from around the world will come together as part of End Well’s Take 10 Event to consider our collective humanity in light of this extraordinarily challenging year. A free … Continue reading
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In a closed space, the virus can lurk beyond 6 feet
By Apoorva Mandavilli in the NYT. Ed note: We should be particularly aware in elevators that we cannot adequately socially distance. Thus, elevator conversation should be kept to a minimum despite how tempting it is to meet and greet. Two weeks … Continue reading
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Coping amid disaster: How we can mentally prepare for a pandemic winter
From KUOW by Kim Malcolm and John O’Brien This week marks six months since Washingtonians were directed to the stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The changes have affected all of us. Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical … Continue reading
AgingWise October newsletter
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Free workshop on building resilience
From my daughter’s friend I hope this finds you well! I’m writing to invite you to participate in a free virtual workshop series I’m launching in October, called Building Resilience for Life. Has it felt hard to hold all … Continue reading
Early Notice – Proposition 1 will be on the November 3rd Ballot
What: King County / Harborview Medical Center Prop 1 Bond MeasureWho: Presentation by Ted Klainer, Harborview Capital Projects ManagerWhen: Tuesday, October 6th 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Where: The Zoom Link will be on CareMerge, or you can sign up in the … Continue reading
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We Can Solve the Coronavirus-Test Mess Now—If We Want To
From the New Yorker by Atul Gawande Ed Note: When Atul Gawande speaks, we should listen. He is one of the best thinkers in medicine and an amazing analyst of systems. This article is a bit long, but worth reading! … Continue reading