Wisdom: Aging as a Spiritual Practice

 Wisdom: Aging as a Spiritual Practice

In ancient times, and still among many indigenous peoples, the elders were a revered source of wisdom. Yet, the preparation to fulfill this roll requires a process of conscious aging that has virtually been lost. Can we not only age gracefully and embrace the innate wisdom to be found there but also evolve as human beings in the process?

With us this hour to explore the evolutionary advantages of conscious aging is Dr. Connie Zweig. Connie is a retired therapist, co-author of Meeting the Shadow and Romancing the Shadow, author of Meeting the Shadow of Spirituality and a novel, A Moth to the Flame: The Life of Sufi Poet Rumi. Her new book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul, extends shadow-work into late life and teaches aging as a spiritual practice.

Her website: conniezweig.com 

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Restoring Human Dignity: Evolution of Patient Care

 

Restoring Human Dignity: Evolution of Patient Care 

Health care has undergone some serious challenges in the last fifty years. First the insurance companies started playing a larger roll until it would appear they call more shots than the doctors do. Doctor’s patient loads have increased exponentially. And then, enter stage left, COVID. What has happened to the quality of health care and the consideration of patient’s emotional well-being and dignity as a result?

With us this hour to take a deep look into patient care is Dr. E. Wesley Ely, the author of “Every Deep-Drawn Breath.” Dr. Ely is a professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Associate Director for Research for the VA Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research and Education Clinical Center. He is also the co-director of the Center for Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center. Dr. Ely’s research has focused on improving the care and outcomes of critically ill patients.

Find him on Twitter at:  WesElyMD and at: www.icudelirium.org

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