by Dr Liz | Jun 25, 2014 | Dementia
I have a bedridden dementia patient who is lucky to be able to remain in her house. She receives 24/7 care from long-suffering, dedicated and kind nurse’s aides. Her family has returned from the East Coast, and renovated the lower floor of the house into an “in-law”...
by Dr Liz | Jun 9, 2014 | Dementia
No, I’m afraid that you can’t. As I stated in my previous post, we as a society cling to the idea that dementia is simply a gradual fading out, a progressive loss of memories and self-awareness. While that’s not exactly comforting, it’s less disturbing than many of...
by Dr Liz | Jun 4, 2014 | Caregivers, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
Many elders with very early-stage dementia may still drive without being a danger to themselves or to others. One of the most difficult challenges families face is: When do you take the car keys away? If you do it too early, you’re depriving your loved one of the...
by Dr Liz | May 19, 2014 | Behaviors, Caregivers
Recently, on an eldercare professionals group on LinkedIn, a post about a man in Indonesia who describes his “sundowning” received a lot of attention. If you have a loved one who is suffering from dementia, chances are you have seen this behavior. Often, as the day...
by Dr Liz | May 16, 2014 | Caregivers, Health
Heat is not something most in the Bay Area commonly have to deal with. Tips for dealing with heat and elders: * Stay somewhere cool * Drink plenty of water * Wear light clothing and hats outside * Avoid being outside 10 am- 4 pm * Avoid strenuous activity * Avoid...
