by Dr Liz | Sep 7, 2020 | Medication/Pain
Anyone who’s become suddenly drowsy from too much cold medicine knows that medications sometimes have unwanted effects. About 6 percent of hospital admissions can be traced to what we doctors call “adverse drug events” (ADE). That is, prescribed...
by Dr Liz | Aug 24, 2020 | Dementia
The good news: We’re living longer. The bad news: By the time we’re in our 80s, about half of us will have some form of dementia. For most people, dementia is one of our greatest fears as we face old age. If you listen to the salesmen, there’s a...
by Dr Liz | Aug 17, 2020 | Health
In my career and personal life, I find myself repeating this message endlessly, “If you want to stay healthy—physically and mentally—make sure to keep your weight under control.” You don’t have to be skinny. You don’t have to turn into an...
by Dr Liz | Aug 10, 2020 | Health
When you’re a kid, you can take a big tumble every day. You jump back up and dust yourself off. As we age, it gets more complicated. Balance and strength may falter as we get older. Our bones may get more brittle. And serious falls can lead to life-threatening...
by Dr Liz | Aug 3, 2020 | Dementia
In many ways, the beginnings and early stages of dementia can be among the most challenging. Your loved one may not recognize subtle changes in his cognition. You may not be sure exactly when to step in, or how to help. My goal for every family is to preserve the...
