by Dr Liz | Sep 2, 2016 | Caregivers
Taking a tumble is no trivial matter for older adults, but falling is by no means an inevitable part of aging. The sheer numbers related to falling – which happens to more than one-third of Americans over age 65 each year – are terrifying: According to the U.S....
by Dr Liz | Aug 20, 2016 | Resources/News
Baby boomers have trouble making new friends in retirement, research shows Research from the Stanford Center on Longevity shows that of all the age groups, baby boomers show the most signs of disengaging from traditional modes of social relationships. The older people...
by Dr Liz | Aug 17, 2016 | Resources/News
Dr. Landsverk was published in the Senior Reporter on seniors and the challenges of managing medications. Read more here: Dr LizElizabeth (Dr Liz) has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the elders. She is board-certified in Internal...
by Dr Liz | Aug 5, 2016 | Behaviors, Caregivers
One unchangeable fact of life is that people never stop changing, no matter how old they get. Aging brings a cascade of physical and emotional changes, which can lead to a variety of behavioral changes that can baffle or worry an older adult’s loved ones.As America’s...
by Dr Liz | Aug 5, 2016 | Resources/News
The Challenge of Managing MedicationsAbout half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter medications with vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements. With each additional medication or supplement,...
