A Peaceful End to an Amazing Life
My patient Albert died a few days ago. He was 62, and left behind a beautiful wife, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. It was my honor and privilege to help guide and support Albert and his family during...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to a Dear Friend
Three and a half years ago my family said goodbye to a dear friend. Our 15 year-old golden retriever-lab mix, Haole, had been in declining health for about a year. He was having trouble walking, and...
View ArticleMessengers From The Afterlife
My mom died in June 2014. I still miss her terribly. I believe she is in a better place now- a place with no limitations and no pain- a place where she is embraced and infused with love and light. But...
View ArticleTalk With Your Loved Ones Now About What You Want Or Don’t Want- While You...
I was recently involved in a case that demonstrated how critically important it is to talk with your loved ones about what you would (or wouldn’t) want if you became ill or injured and couldn’t make...
View ArticleFinding My Tribe
Last night I attended a talk given by physician and author Karen Wyatt in the living room of a private home in Encinitas, California. Dr. Wyatt wrote the book What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living...
View ArticleThe Healing Property of Connection: A True Story
I recently watched a fascinating TED talk about The Harvard Study for Adult Development. Since 1938 (for 75 years!) researchers have been tracking and studying the lives of a group of 724 men from...
View ArticlePlaying First Base for the Yankees
“Have I told you what I’ll be doing after I die?” she asked me. “No,” I replied. “In the afternoons I’ll be playing first base for the Yankees and in the evenings I’ll be first violinist for the...
View ArticleIt’s a Spiritual Thing
A few days ago I was in a conversation with a woman who does personal training for people with Parkinson’s Disease. She asked about my medical practice, so I told her a little about what I do. When I...
View ArticleJoin Dr. Bob: Integrated Caregiving Workshop
Integrated Caregiving Workshop Connecting, Empowering, and Supporting Caregivers. Join Dr. Bob Uslander (Integrated MD Care) and Dana Upton (Licensed Family Therapist) for an uplifting and energizing...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs are Lifesavers (Literally!)
I’ve been a Chicago Cub fan my whole life. I was raised on Chicago’s North Shore and hail from a long line of Cubs fans. I believe I’ve actually been a Cub fan since before I was even born. As a Cub...
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