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Category Archives: Health
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
Tracking the real trends in our lives
Thanks to Sybil-Ann!
Masks revisited
Don (Correction Doug C’s) mother in 1918, second from the left in Bingham Canyon, Utah.
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“Facing Death” – Interview with Katy Sewall on The Bittersweet Life
https://bittersweetlife.libsyn.com/episode-320-facing-death-with-jim-demaine The above link in an interview recently where I talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic, protests and isolation–and a bit about my book which will be released in late September.
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With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients
Ed note: This use of virtual reality may be an answer to help caregivers from doctors to aids “actually” experience what their patients are experiencing. I’d love to see it tried out! By KERRY HANNONThe New York Times When Carrie Shaw … Continue reading
Five-minute coronavirus stress resets
Thanks to Linda W. for sending this along. By Jenny Taitz • Illustrations by Rozalina Burkova – in the NYT In this emotional equivalent to an ultramarathon, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available that work quickly and efficiently to … Continue reading
Quick and affordable saliva-based COVID-19 test developed by Yale scientists receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Thanks to Mike C. for sending this in. If, indeed, we can have an inexpensive rapid test, this would be a game changer. Universal frequent testing may just happen! The NBA may have been the catalyst! A saliva-based laboratory diagnostic … Continue reading
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Are your hearing aids and glasses in the way? Try this!
From Dick D. with thanks! At my doctor’s today. the nurse gave me one of these to help with the mask loops when I commented “with hearing aids and masks and glasses, and now oxygen. my ears are very busy,,,” … Continue reading
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Gyms will need to triple distance for exercising indoors
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee released updated guidance Monday for gyms and fitness facilities that nearly triples the minimum distance required for patrons exercising indoors, except for those practicing certain team sports. Starting Aug. 10, instead of … Continue reading
Useful webinar on COVID-19 from Kaiser Permanente
From Barb W. You can watch the Kaiser Permanente’s Senior Caucus at its next webinar on Friday, August 7 from 10-11 AM via Zoom. Chris Fordyce, MD (retired) geriatrician will present a COVID-19 update that will cover the following topics: … Continue reading
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Getting the most from a telehealth visit
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The Doctor Versus the Denier
By Maureen Dowd in the NYT WASHINGTON — Never mind Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. You want to see a real can’t-look-away train wreck of a relationship? Look to the nation’s capital, where a messy falling out is chronicled everywhere … Continue reading
Interesting argument why masks should be universal
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