There must be a better way to provide emergency health services. I write this from the perspective of a recent emergency room patient of Jefferson Hospital in Center City, Philadelphia. On July 11th, 2022, around 11am, I was in my Cherry Hill office when I began to experience a tingling sensation in both my arms and legs. Soon after, I became light-headed and began to experience a numbing sensation around my mouth. This was when I became concerned, as I thought these were potential symptoms of a stroke. Being involved in stroke advocacy groups in the past, I knew I [...]

My dad loved Frank Sinatra. I vividly remember as a young child driving on Sunday mornings with my dad in his Oldsmobile 98, listening to Sid Mark and Sunday with Sinatra. As a young child, I did not understand how my dad could enjoy that type of music. Back in the 1970s, there was no escape from the Oldsmobile and Sinatra, as I did not have an iPhone, iPad, or satellite radio at my disposal. However, as I have aged, I have grown fond of Sinatra's music. It may have to do more with remembering the quality time I spent [...]

“Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a teardrop.” –– AnonymousAs is the nature of our elder care law practice, I usually meet our client or their spouse at a time when at least one spouse has deteriorated in health to the point of needing some form of long-term care. In some cases, a spouse has recently passed away. In others, a spouse passes during our representation. In most cases, the clients have been married for many years, typically over 50 years.I attempt to not only understand the current situation but also to obtain background [...]

“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”-- Immanuel Kant During the pandemic, many people learned the value of having a pet as a companion for both comfort and support, especially those who never previously had a pet. My family and I have been dog owners since 1994, having adopted several pugs over the years. Our dogs have taught us many things, including the value of empathy. Our first pug was a very special dog named Bobby, who died in 2006. During the twelve years Bobby was in our lives, Bobby taught my family and [...]

“The game of baseball has always been linked in my mind with the mystic texture of childhood, with the sounds and smells of summer nights and the memories of my father.” –– Doris Kearns Goodwin Now that the MLB lockout has been resolved, it is time to play ball. Opening day at Citizens Bank Park is now scheduled for Friday, April 8th. Although the game of baseball is not as popular as it was when I was young, the sentiments of Doris Kearns Goodwin ring true with me. Those who know me well understand I have four main passions in [...]