I believe it was Ben Franklin who said there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Everyone knows the filing date for income taxes is April 15. However, you may not know that April 16 is becoming known...
This month I would like to follow up more specifically on my message of last month to “plan, plan, plan” for your later years. Things to ask ourselves are: Where will I be in 10 years? Where will my children...
Remember the phrase “things happen in three’s?” In late January, I participated in a panel discussion at Masonicare at Ashlar Village on the importance of planning. Sharing the podium with me were an elder law attorney, a social worker and a...
Late last month, a draft of the State of Connecticut’s Long-Term Care Right-Sizing Strategic Plan came across the desk of every long-term care provider in our state. Facilitated by the consulting firm Mercer, this much anticipated report outlines what has...
The new year is often a time of resolutions and reflection. Last month, in cooperation with Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Southwestern Connecticut, Masonicare co-sponsored a “Tree of Life” ceremony in Stamford. This annual event is designed as a...
It’s hard to believe that at this time a year ago, I was reflecting on what those who were newly elected in Hartford and Washington might bring to future of healthcare, especially as it relates to the vulnerable population we...
It’s November and the time of year when we strongly urge everyone to get their annual flu shot. Every year, many cases of the flu – especially serious cases – could have been avoided or ameliorated if the patient had...
I’m blessed to have two grown daughters. Both have promising careers, one in Washington, DC, the other New York City. When they were growing up, I was struck as a parent how society provided more opportunities for boys. Thankfully, through...