by Dr Liz | Mar 22, 2018 | Dementia, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
As everyone now knows, President Trump went in for his official, annual medical exam, which included a test of his “capacity,” that is, a measure of his intellectual ability to manage his affairs (and by inference, the country’s). Of course, there has been a flurry of...
by Dr Liz | Nov 14, 2017 | Caregivers
The holidays are coming. We all look forward to the feasts and family time. But what if you have a parent, elder or loved one who is struggling with the beginnings of dementia? What if you return to your family home and realize that Mom or Dad can no longer manage...
by Dr Liz | Jun 22, 2017 | Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
The Fraudsters are getting bolder. As an elder, you probably receive many unsolicited calls each day and someone is always trying to sell you something or in some way convince you to give them money! It’s an epidemic. BEWARE! Any time they ask for your social...
by Dr Liz | Feb 14, 2017 | Caregivers, Health, Medication/Pain
By Elizabeth Landsverk, MD Older adults are more likely to experience pain than the general population but they may be less likely to be treated for it. The most common reason that pain in elders is undertreated is that it is under-reported. Many elders consider pain...
by Dr Liz | Feb 9, 2017 | Dementia, ElderConsult Core Principles, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
Is knowing really worth it? BY CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK | 2.3.2017 Many people understandably wonder if there is any point in seeking an official diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia when there is no cure and doctors are limited in how much they...
