Although the emotional burden of supporting a family and the patient through the dying process can feel overwhelming, when put into perspective, it is a lighter burden than the one health care workers carry when families struggle to process what happened.

When it comes to a patient’s health, weaning them off medication through gradual dose reduction is a worthy objective. Attempting to do so, however, should always be evaluated with caution and is not always the correct approach for every patient.

Despite the overwhelming tragedy, the eight weeks following the devastating Maui wildfires have not only shown the resiliency and overall spirit of the island community but also a need for improved emergency response plans.

As the seventh anniversary arrives at SilverSage Management Services and SilverSage Physician Services, Dr. Kenneth Scott would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have stood by the company, not only choosing to embark on this journey with him and his team but also helping SilverSage to thrive and become stronger.