by Dr Liz | Nov 30, 2020 | Health
Nothing frustrates me more than all the controversy about vaccines. This tool, the vaccine, has saved uncounted millions from early and terrible deaths. I think many misunderstandings about vaccines have their roots in a misunderstanding about how the practice of...
by Dr Liz | Nov 23, 2020 | Health
No matter where you are, caring for an elder with medical and cognitive issues can be challenging. It can be doubly difficult if you live in a rural area. One trend that hasn’t gotten much public attention is the closing of rural hospitals nationwide. Since 2005, more...
by Dr Liz | Nov 16, 2020 | Health
Who knew that gut health could be such a hot topic? Constipation is perhaps the problem I see most often as I’m doing house calls for elders around the San Francisco Bay Area. I often say, “If your gut isn’t healthy, nothing else matters.”...
by Dr Liz | Nov 9, 2020 | Behaviors, Health
Your Elder is Anxious and Upset. A UTI Might Be to Blame As I emphasize daily, when an elder is agitated, the first thing to do is look for practical reasons. Very often, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is to blame when an elder is upset. A UTI results when bacteria...
by Dr Liz | Oct 19, 2020 | Health
In my practice working with the families of those who are old and suffering from dementia, I have found that few things are more misunderstood than the concept of “hospice.” Many folks seem to think that “hospice” means that the medical team...
