By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health Systems ... "The best bucket lists aren't usually about skydiving or climbing the Great Wall of China," said Marc Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist who is vice president for behavioral health and clinical research at Miami Jewish Health Systems in Miami. "Our bucket lists need to be in line with our core … [Read more...] about CNN: Building a better bucket list, even in their 90s
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In Praise of McGovern, Prairie Sage
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
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?
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
NY Times Article – Doctor Focuses on Minds of the Elderly
An Article on Dr. Marc Agronin's practice appears in the Sunday, May 1, 2011 edition of The New York Times. MIAMI — The Merry Widows, as they call themselves, were blinged out, Florida-style, to celebrate Elayne Weisburd’s 79th birthday at a sprawling community for seniors. Mylar balloons levitated above their table, and sparklers twinkled from … [Read more...] about NY Times Article – Doctor Focuses on Minds of the Elderly