by Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. Quality of life The second book, “The End of Old Age” by Marc Agronin, M.D., offers a hopeful view of aging that will resonate with those in the field. I was particularly struck by the fact that Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist, began his book with a chapter on why we should grow old, addressing issues … [Read more...] about McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare
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Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
By Judith Graham (Kaiser Health News) We’ve all seen it happen: An older friend or family member retires, is diagnosed with a serious illness or loses a spouse. Suddenly, this individual’s world is altered, sometimes seemingly beyond recognition. He has reached a fork in the road; will he get stuck or find a way to regroup and move on? In … [Read more...] about Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
The Wall Street Journal: The One Question Doctors Should Be Asking—but Never Do
Dr. Marc E. Agronin (@MarcAgronin) is a geriatric psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health in Miami, Fla., and the author of “The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life.” During a routine visit with your doctor, you anticipate questions about your diet, weight, smoking and drinking. But there’s one important health-related question that … [Read more...] about The Wall Street Journal: The One Question Doctors Should Be Asking—but Never Do
A Place for Mom Senior Living Blog: Redefining Old Age
By Deb Hipp What comes to mind when you hear the term “old age?” Along with positives like grandchildren, retirement and travel, aging into our 70s, 80s and 90s can also bring losses like declining health and mobility, deaths of loved ones and shrinking levels of independence. Yet older adults possess creativity, resilience and wisdom that … [Read more...] about A Place for Mom Senior Living Blog: Redefining Old Age
Sirius XM Doctor Radio: Everyday Health
Dr. Carol Bernstein, MD interviews Dr. Marc Agronin on Sirius XM Doctor Radio Everyday Health about his new book: The End of Old Age. Dr. Bernstein is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vice Chair for Education and Director of Residency Training in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center. … [Read more...] about Sirius XM Doctor Radio: Everyday Health
Australia Today Show 2018 – Dr Marc Agronin M.D.
Australia Nine's Today Show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Georgie Gardner interviews Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. Marc Agronin about his new book: The End of Old Age. Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the World. https://youtu.be/eO7D3LSDVNM … [Read more...] about Australia Today Show 2018 – Dr Marc Agronin M.D.
Let’s Get Rid of Those Tired Notions of Aging
In 'The End of Old Age,' Dr. Marc Agronin challenges Americans By Sally Abrahams, Aging and Caregiving Writer Dr. Marc Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist, may be best known for his Alzheimer’s work. Or, perhaps it’s the press he has gotten for helping to develop the first of its kind four-acre memory care village on the campus of Miami Jewish … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Rid of Those Tired Notions of Aging
The Wall Street Journal: How to Reduce Dementia’s Tragic Toll on Families
When a family member suffers from dementia, we tend to view it as an individual tragedy. But too often this wrecking ball of a disease takes a toll on the entire family. Even under the best circumstances—with state-of-the-art care, well-intentioned caregivers, and sufficient social and financial resources—the trajectory of most forms of dementia … [Read more...] about The Wall Street Journal: How to Reduce Dementia’s Tragic Toll on Families
The Wall Street Journal: Get the Most Out of Calling Your Doctor
Marc Agronin (@MarcAgronin) is a geriatric psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health in Miami, Fla., and the author of “The Dementia Caregiver: A Guide to Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurocognitive Disorders.” If you want immediate appointments, rapidly returned phone calls from a doctor and complete attention to your problem, … [Read more...] about The Wall Street Journal: Get the Most Out of Calling Your Doctor
Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient? This man will help you
BY ANA VECIANA-SUAREZA A harsh reality inspired Marc E. Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist and expert on dementia, to write his latest book. “It became very clear early on in my career that caregivers needed help,” said Agronin, vice president for behavioral health and clinical research at Miami Jewish Health Systems. “They were struggling … [Read more...] about Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient? This man will help you