In Praise of McGovern, Prairie Sage Dr. Marc Agronin’s Blog is featured Huffington Post's Internet Newspaper. "So imagine a man who once sat in one of the highest seats of influence, listened to and lauded by millions, and only a step away from the most powerful position on the planet. During the 1972 presidential election this man was … [Read more...] about In Praise of McGovern, Prairie Sage
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Studies raise hope in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Research subjects needed for possible preventive treatment By Kathleen Corso, ABC 10 News MIAMI - For the past few years, Ana Garazi has watched her mother vanish into the recesses of Alzheimer's disease. "We pretty much had a mom who very quickly, within a year, dropped from being like you and I to being like a chair," said … [Read more...] about Studies raise hope in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Do We Really Need a Village?
Do We Really Need a Village? Dr. Marc Agronin’s Blog is featured Huffington Post's Internet Newspaper. "Helen's story is commonplace. Sudden onset of shortness of breath in this 82-year-old widow forced a trip to the emergency room. One breathing treatment later Helen felt better, but ongoing weakness and suspicion of a heart attack forced … [Read more...] about Do We Really Need a Village?
A Flight Better Avoided
A Flight Better Avoided Learning To Deal with Dementia-Associated Behavioral Problems Dr. Marc Agronin’s Blog is featured Psychology Today's website. "I was standing in the airport recently, leaning on my carry-on and waiting for my flight when I heard a scream in the background. In the post - 9-11 era one might be quite alarmed … [Read more...] about A Flight Better Avoided
When Reinvention Fails: Next Steps
When Reinvention Fails: Next Steps Dr. Marc Agronin's Blog is featured in the Huff/Post50 section of The Huffington Post website. "My new patient entered his first therapy session with a forlorn expression on his face. 'I'm a failure,' he told me, 'I've run my course."' Click Here to Read the Article … [Read more...] about When Reinvention Fails: Next Steps
The Benevolent Deception: When Should a Doctor Lie to Patients?
The Benevolent Deception: When Should a Doctor Lie to Patients? An excerpt from Dr. Marc Agronin's How We Age is featured in The Atlantic. "Gone are the days when doctors withheld certain diagnoses or treatment details from patients. If anything, doctors today are often forced to disclose excess and sometimes unnecessary information due to … [Read more...] about The Benevolent Deception: When Should a Doctor Lie to Patients?
The Betty White Effect
The Betty White Effect Dr. Marc Agronin's Blog is now featured in the Huff/Post 50 section of The Huffington Post website. "Suddenly, not only is Betty White cool, but actually being old is cool." Click Here to Read the Article … [Read more...] about The Betty White Effect
NBC Miami Health – Caring for the Aging TV Special on Wed, Oct. 12th 7 pm to 7:30 pm
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm, NBC Miami will air a TV Special: Caring for the Aging. Dr. Marc Agronin, Director of Mental Health and Clinical Research at Miami Jewish Health Systems will be interviewed. For more info: www.agingcare.tv View more videos at: http://nbcmiami.com. … [Read more...] about NBC Miami Health – Caring for the Aging TV Special on Wed, Oct. 12th 7 pm to 7:30 pm
Psychology Today – Is Alzheimer’s Disease a Walking Death?
My Blog, How We Age, appears on Psychology Today’s website. Click Here to Read the Psychology Today Article … [Read more...] about Psychology Today – Is Alzheimer’s Disease a Walking Death?
Taking Action, Preserving Hope
Dr. Marc Agronin - An open letter to individuals facing possible Alzheimer's disease My Blog, How We Age appears on the magazine Psychology Today's website. Click Here to Read My Blog on Psychology Today … [Read more...] about Taking Action, Preserving Hope