Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the questions they’d like answered about how to most effectively communicate with their doctors. We’re now back with two experts’ views on the top three questions we received. They are: How can I make sure … Continue reading
Jamie Mitchell, an assistant professor of social work at the University of Michigan, is dedicated to improving the experiences older African-American men have within the health care system. Mitchell, a 2018 Influencer in Aging, studies communications b… Continue reading
At Next Avenue, we think a lot about how to help our audience receive the best health care for themselves and their loved ones. Many of the stories of our Transforming Life as We Age special report tackle topics around how to ensure your doctors and ot… Continue reading
My mother sat in her recliner all day, barely communicative with no appetite. She had trouble walking to the bathroom by herself and couldn’t take care of her little dog. After suffering a heart attack at 79, she’d returned home two weeks prior. I met … Continue reading