Tips for Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
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
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
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...