In Japan, 65 percent of seniors live with their children, and in Italy, about 39 percent do. But in the United States, the figure is only about 20 percent, despite…
This November my older son turned 18 years old. It was a milestone for all of us — especially considering that, 20 years ago, I wasn’t sure if I would…
You may have heard a lot about Internet scams. There are a lot of wonderful people in this world. But unfortunately, there are also many dishonest people who are willing…
A dear friend of mine was hospitalized recently. She received excellent care while she was there. But when she went home, she and her husband felt very overwhelmed with managing…
This is a time of unprecedented visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual (bi), transgender (trans), and intersex people. I’ll use the term LGBTQIA to encompass this very diverse population. With this…
In episode 13 of IBX: The Cover Story, I invite three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. My guests are Dr.…
In June 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new recommendations about breastfeeding to ensure optimal health benefits for babies and their lactating parents. For those who are able…
In episode 12 of IBX: The Cover Story, I invite three special guests to discuss Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. My guests are…
Like many U.S. cities, Philadelphia is struggling with a rising tide of gun violence. During this calendar year alone, there were 957 nonfatal and 242 fatal shootings in the city…
Our culture places a high value on gender “reveals,” where parents announce that they’ve “found out” what their child’s gender is. But, not so fast! Gender is much more complicated…