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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

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Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. Panelists David Bekelman, Lyndsay DeGroot, and Diah Martina have no relationships to disclose. Lyndsay: That’s a great question.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

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I knew them, I developed a relationship with them. It’s somebody different every month, and you never develop that relationship. You will call 1-800-510-2020 and that’s where you’ll get started and we’ll patch you through to your local area agency on aging. Are there fall and injury risk?