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Paul Krugman and the “Ersatz” Theory of Private Currencies
George SelginAlthough I ' ve devoted many essays here to exploding myths about historical private currencies, there ' s one I ' ve yet to directly challenge. That ' s the belief that such currencies only thrive in the absence of official alternatives. Otherwise, the argument goes, people would drop private currencies like so many hot rocks. Since this opinion assumes that private currencies are inevitably inferior to official ones, I hereby christen it the " ersatz " theory of private currency. Note that " currency " means circulating or (in today ' s digital context)peer-to-peer exchange media: nobody denies that other so...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 9, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: George Selgin Source Type: blogs

The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
June 09, 2022 Edition-----The Russian war on Ukraine is now well over 100 days old. The destruction and deaths are just awful and the world is being seriously re-shaped. Where this ends is unknowable but unlikely to be good.In the US we are seeing almost daily mass shootings and no-one seems to know what to do. Just pathetic.In the UK the hangover is slowly lifting after the 4 day royal celebration.In OZ we are having an energy crisis which we hope we will find solutions for soon!-----Major Issues.------https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/economics/australias-labor-government-faces-a-whole-new-economic-ball-game/news...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - June 9, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Is “Broken Heart Syndrome” Real or Just a Romantic Idea?
Photo credit Pavel Danilyuk Dear Carol: I read an article online where you wrote that you’d lost both of your parents within a few months. I’ve been there. My dad died from heart issues that he’d lived with for a long time, but when he died, he went quickly in his sleep so we couldn’t say goodbye. As you can imagine, his passing was hard on all of us but particularly hard on mom since they’d been together for over 60 years. After Dad’s death, Mom discovered that she had cancer and she passed exactly two months after Dad. Thankfully, we were with her during her decline and could hold her hand as she died but los...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 29, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

How to Convince a Older Adult with Incontinence to Wear Adult Diapers
Photo credit Mathias Konrath Incontinence is a condition that is often difficult for a person to accept and deal with. Many seniors try to ignore this new development and carry on with their lives, but a head-in-the-sand approach usually draws more attention to the problem. There are ways to encourage a loved one to address this issue, but they require patience, understanding and a commitment to upholding your loved one’s dignity. Pro Tip: Strike the Word Diaper from Your Vocabulary “My parent won’t wear adult diapers and it drives me nuts!” This is a common complaint from family caregivers whose loved ones are suf...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 11, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

How Can We Minimize Grief for a Surviving Spouse Living with Dementia?
Photo credit Tim Doerfler Deciding whether to tell someone who is cognitively impaired that their spouse has died is a serious and often recurring struggle. Dementia and death are sad and challenging enough on their own, but when they coincide, the result can be truly heartbreaking. For someone who has never experienced the challenges of caring for someone with dementia, decisions about telling the truth may seem like a no-brainer. However, as with many dementia-related quandaries, the question and answer are far more complex for those facing this reality. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to this painful situat...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 10, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Fight Aging! Newsletter, May 9th 2022
In conclusion, although several favorable effects are obtained in our heterochronic non-myeloablative transplantation model, additional optimization is needed for better rejuvenation effects. More on GPNMB as a Target for Senolytic Therapies to Clear Senescent Cells https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2022/05/more-on-gpnmb-as-a-target-for-senolytic-therapies-to-clear-senescent-cells/ You might recall that researchers recently demonstrated that vaccination against GPNMB is a senolytic strategy, reducing the harmful burden of senescent cells in aged tissues by directing the immune system to destroy these c...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 8, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs

For Older Adults a Fall Can Increase Their Chance of Serious Decline and Death
Photo credit Daniel von Appen Dear Carol: My 86-year-old dad fell and broke his arm. After two nights in the hospital, he was sent to rehab, but the confusion that he’s experienced since his hospitalization hasn’t resolved. The family all work full time so after rehab, in order to keep Dad safe, we’ll need to move him to a facility. There’s a well-respected care home nearby so, considering the situation, I’m not worried about his long-term care. What does concern me is a friend mentioned that a fall was what signaled the end of her dad’s life. I understand that falls are hard on older bodies, but I didn't know ...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 8, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Bladder Cancer: Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect
Bladder cancer isn’t a common condition, but the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 83,730 new cases of bladder cancer (about 64,280 in men and 19,450 in women) and about 17,200 deaths from bladder cancer (about 12,260 in men and 4,940 in women) in 2021. That isn’t something to ignore, either. Bladder cancer tends to occur in older people with about nine out of 10 people who develop this cancer being over the age of 55. The average age of people when they are diagnosed is 73. Though each person's risk of developing the cancer is individual, it will affect approximately one in 27 men and one in 8...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 2, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Keeping Older Adults Active and Engaged: Some Tips
Photo credit Manyerling Villalobos As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments and keep schedules. Our daily tasks can be challenging, but one, in particular, gives families a lot of grief: ensuring our loved ones are stimulated and entertained. If a senior’s abilities have waned, it can be challenging to find ways to adapt or replace the pastimes they once loved. Sometimes, though, our loved ones simply lose their motivation to participate in life. They may complain, nag us, or spend all day sleeping or watching television....
Source: Minding Our Elders - April 6, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Home Care and In-Home Care: What's Covered, What's Not?
Home care can be helpful in supporting individuals of all ages to safely live at home for as long as possible and/or to recover from an unexpected health crisis. Additionally, home care can be a welcome source of support when family members can no longer provide care alone. These care providers are available for anything from simple household chores and companionship to complex care. But what exactly is meant by the terms “home care” and “in-home care," and what will your insurance cover? Continue reading on HealthCentral for more about in-home care and insurance coverage:  Minding Our Elders: Careg...
Source: Minding Our Elders - April 5, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

With Bladder Cancer Treatment the Risk of Incontinence Increases
Older adults are more prone to bladder cancer with about nine out of 10 people who develop this cancer being over the age of 55 with the average age of people when they are diagnosed 73.  While individuals vary greatly, the disease will affect approximately one in 27 men and one in 89 women.  Continue to read on Egosancares blog about bladder cancer and how treatment might affect continence issues: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.“I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer R...
Source: Minding Our Elders - April 4, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Should You Care for Aging Parents Who Neglected or Abused You in Childhood
Photo credit Berhard Grossgasteiger Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she was writing. We bonded during our chat, and Nancy shared some of her own experiences trying to cope with her aging parents’ needs. In addition to notoriously difficult decisions that come with caregiving, like whether Dad should continue driving or if Mom needs more help at home, Nancy was also struggling with years and years of toxic family history. Initially, she felt that her experience was unusual. After all, we mostly hear about family caregi...
Source: Minding Our Elders - March 31, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Balancing Elder Care with Other Relationships Is Challenging
Photo credit Alex Iby Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved one has a health setback or begins needing more assistance, we tend to go into “crisis mode” and haphazardly shift our priorities around to ensure their immediate needs are met. Most family caregivers take on these responsibilities thinking they will be short-term commitments and that life will soon return to “normal.” But the reality is that caregiving can drag on for weeks, months, and even years. Without any solid plans or reprioritizing, things that were once at th...
Source: Minding Our Elders - March 30, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Keeping Older Adults Active and and Engaged
Photo credit Bret Meliti As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments and keep schedules. Our daily tasks can be challenging, but one, in particular, gives families a lot of grief: ensuring our loved ones are stimulated and entertained. If a senior’s abilities have waned, it can be challenging to find ways to adapt or replace the pastimes they once loved. Sometimes, though, our loved ones simply lose their motivation to participate in life. They may complain, nag us, or spend all day sleeping or watching television. What is a...
Source: Minding Our Elders - March 29, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs

Arts Improve Quality of life for Stroke Survivors and People with Alzheimer's
Photo credit Crystal de Pasille Chabot "Patients who appreciated music, painting and theatre recovered better from their stroke than patients who did not"Patients interested in art had better general health, found it easier to walk, and had more energy. They were also happier, less anxious or depressed, and felt calmer. They had better memory and were superior communicators (speaking with other people, understanding what people said, naming people and objects correctly)." Read more on HealthCentral about how the arts can improve quality of life for stroke survivors: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stori...
Source: Minding Our Elders - March 28, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs