Aging is inevitable. It doesn’t have to be unpredictable.
Care begins with listening. — Dr. Yaw
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I'm Dr. Yaw.
I'm a geriatrician and the founder of Y & M Health Solutions. For nearly two decades, I've helped older adults and their families make sense of what's changing and what to do about it.
I don't believe in generic answers. I listen first, explain things in plain words, and help you find the next right step for you and your family. And when I don't have the answer, I'll help you find the better or best one.
Because care begins with listening.
Welcome to the Aging Navigation Circle
The Aging Navigation Circle is a warm monthly gathering led by Dr. Yaw, a geriatrician who has spent nearly two decades helping older adults and their families make sense of what's changing.
The Circle is for you if you're growing older and want to stay independent. It's also for you if you're caring for a parent, a spouse or someone you love and wondering what's normal, what isn't and what to do next.
Each month, Dr. Yaw sits down with the Circle and explains aging in plain words: memory changes, caregiving, doctor visits and planning ahead. You'll learn what to watch for, what to ask your loved one's doctor and how to take the next step with clarity instead of panic.
Think of it as time with the doctor next door. There's no rush and no confusing medical talk. You get real answers, and you hear from families walking the same road you are. Because many hands make caregiving easier, the whole Circle learns together.
Ask questions. Get real answers. Plan ahead together.
Explore the Circle
Explore five topics to better understand aging and the questions that come with it.
Choose a topic to watch Dr. Yaw explain.
Understand. Anticipate. Prepare. Navigate.
Aging is a journey, and we'll walk it with you.
Understand
What's happening?Here's what you need to know: not every change is a normal part of aging. We explain what's changing in plain words, so you know the difference and can face it with clarity instead of panic.
Anticipate
What might come next?We help you look ahead before life makes the decision for you. The best time to plan is before you need to.
Prepare
What should I think about now?We help you talk through the big questions together, like “How do I stay independent?” and “How do I help Mom without taking over?” When everyone has a voice, everyone is ready.
Navigate
What should I ask, and where can I turn?Whether you're caring for someone you love or starting to think about your own next chapter, we help you take the first step. You'll walk into every appointment informed, prepared and confident, and you won't walk alone.
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