Aug 13, 2014 | Caregivers
When Walking is No Longer an Option In my last post, I wrote about how important I think it is for patients to keep moving, walking, if possible. Of course, for many patients there comes a time when real mobility become impossible. Various health concerns may confine...
Jul 16, 2014 | Caregivers
In my practice, as I see patients with dementia in their homes and in assisted living communities, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, I am often struck by the difference in patients surrounded by silence, and those surrounded by music. I would attest to the power...
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...
May 19, 2014 | 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...
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...
