Videos

Witnessing Death: a grandson's reflections (Quicktime, 27min, 100MB) is a short video and the Medical Student Summer Program in Geriatrics project of David Rosenthal about his grandfather Kurt Rosenthal. For more information, please visit witnessingdeath.com 

voyAGE by students Gabriella Emanuel and Sana Khan (Flash, 120MB).

Smart Aging Matters: December 2007

Ageing in Rural England
Getting old in England can be a trying experience. It is not always easy or comfortable but many of the problems faced can be overcome. The British healthcare system is an egalitarian one; it is paid for by the taxes of citizens so that one day, when they need it, health care will be provided without leading to poverty. The National Health Service (NHS) still fulfills this role for the majority of people; however it is not always simple. Since the NHS exists on a limited budget, it is not able to provide all people with all the services that they may desire. Many people as they age require extra help, especially in the last few months of their lives. It is here where the NHS does its bit. Once a person requires assistance from a doctor or admission to hospital you begin to receive the benefit of having paid your taxes. The public health system means that no-one is denied health care and assistance when they require it most. [full article - pdf]

Smart Aging Matters

June 2007 Tips for Living Well after Nasty Surprises
February 2007 Sage Lessons
December 2006 Healthy Families Living with Illness
April 2006 Is Your Community Elder-Friendly?
February 2006 Learning is a Lifelong Endeavor
December 2005 Making the Nursing Home Decision
October 2005 Demystifying advance care planning
August 2005 Medicare Part D
April 2005 Health Literacy
December 2004 Aging and Sexuality
September 2004 Challenging the “Digital Divide”
July 2004 Bereavement
February 2004 To Drive or not to Drive
November 2003 Prescription Drug Costs
Inaugural Issue Residents Offer Tips to Young Doctors