The Dangers of Undiagnosed Dementia: A Doctor’s Story

Feb 9, 2017 | ElderConsult Core Principles, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse

Is knowing really worth it? BY CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK  | 2.3.2017 Many people understandably wonder if there is any point in seeking an official diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia when there is no cure and doctors are limited in how much they...

Tips for Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

Feb 6, 2017 | Caregivers

By Elizabeth Landsverk, MD Someone in the United States develops dementia every 66 seconds. The diagnosis is devastating for those who have the disease and also imposes a crushing burden on their families. The decision on the best way to care for a loved one with...

Dr. Landsverk was published in McKnights Long-Term Care News

Jan 19, 2017 | Resources/News

Caregivers and nurses: Knowing when to get involved in issues of elder intimacy As caretakers of elderly people we focus on their health, comfort and emotions. We monitor their eating, bathroom routines, and even their socialization. But what about intimacy and...

Dr. Lansdverk was quoted in The Virginian-Pilot

Nov 26, 2016 | Resources/News

Dementia center separates men from women in new “gender specific” approach By Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot, Nov 25, 2016 What’s good for the goose may not be good for the gander, especially if you live at Commonwealth Memory Care at Norfolk. The...

Dr. Landsverk commentary about preventing falls in hospitals

Nov 17, 2016 | Resources/News

Dr. Landsverk was interviewed by Gregory Freeman with HealthCare Risk Management about preventing falls in hospitals. Gregory’s story was published in November 2016. Dr LizElizabeth (Dr Liz) has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the...