Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Robert Pearl covers the people, tech and business of healthcare. As a physician, I have been present at the end of many lives, ...

Melissa Shaw became her mother's primary caregiver after a sudden terminal cancer diagnosis. Shaw, a financial advisor, learned crucial lessons about end-of-life planning and caregiving. Her biggest ...

The end of a year always feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. You look back and wonder how 12 months managed to slip through your fingers while your heart and mind were busy elsewhere. Some ...

When I became a geriatric nurse practitioner, Pop, who had always taken an interest in my work, became my adviser on how to talk to elderly people. “You’re old, right?” I’d begin a conversation, in ...

Our deeply polarized society, the recent election, and even the cancellation of some of our favorite shows are hitting us hard. But the good news is, watching TV isn’t just an escape. Some of our ...