Older people get sick from SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS, not old age alone This is a story passed down through generations of geriatricians. In a brief…

What you should EXPECT and DEMAND as you get older! “High expectations are the key to everything”Sam Walton All too many older people have low…

Critical yet SIMPLE concepts to help keep you happy and healthy “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every…

Faith-based principles across various religious traditions emphasize the importance of respecting, caring for, and honoring the elderly. These principles can guide personal attitudes and behaviors…

It’s essential to let people know what you want before you’re unable to tell them

“Becoming an Age-Friendly Health System entails reliably providing a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care, known as the “4Ms,” to all older adults…

True stories & anecdotes from Dr. Stall’s career in geriatrics

You have to take care of yourself to take care of others “There are only four kinds of people in the world––those who have been…

Dr. Stall’s personal and practical perspectives on caring for older parents

Driving helps maintain independence; doing so competently is essential to ensure everyone’s safety on the road “The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror…