One of the most controversial topics in the world of healthcare and medicine is the act of dying under the supervision of a physician. Some people have very strong thoughts…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Sexual Misconduct in Health Care
While this has probably always been an issue in not only health care, but in all industries, sexual misconduct is receiving a lot more attention lately and for some very…
Huntington’s Disease and Risk of Suicide
Certain illnesses carry a high risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts. Huntington’s disease is no exception, but instead is associated with an increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempts and completed…
What Makes Older Employees Happy at Work?
In most companies, four generations of employees are working together and in a few, the latest generation – Gen Z, has joined them to make five generations working under one…
Frontotemporal Dementia and Risk of Suicide
Recently, a group of Italian researchers examined the risk of suicide among individuals diagnosed with a specific type of frontotemporal dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia or bvFTD for short.…
Sexuality and Dementia
Despite the many health-related problems that might interfere with a healthy sex life, the majority of older adults remain engaged in sexual activity and view it as an important aspect…