by Dr Liz | Aug 3, 2023 | Behaviors, Dementia, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse, News
If you follow the news, and you’ve been following the most recent charges former President Trump now faces, you’ve likely heard that one of his unindicted co-conspirators is Rudy Giuliani. A former district attorney, mayor of New York City, and advisor to...
by Dr Liz | May 31, 2023 | Behaviors, Dementia, Resources/News
Delirium is a sudden and severe change in brain function that can make a person seem confused or disoriented. It’s often triggered by a serious illness, by certain medications, drug withdrawal or intoxication. The risk of developing delirium is highest in people...
by Dr Liz | Apr 19, 2023 | Caregivers, Health Care
Here’s a statistic that I mention pretty frequently: There are nearly 60 million people over the age of 65 in the United States, yet by some counts there are only about 3,500 practicing geriatricians.1 That imbalance is one of the reasons why I take my job so...
by Dr Liz | Nov 7, 2022 | Behaviors, Dementia, Health Care, Resources/News
Making the decision to move a loved one to assisted living can be difficult. They may be anxious about losing independence, and you might struggle with doubts about your decision. It’s completely normal for families to question whether assisted living is the right...
by Dr Liz | Oct 24, 2022 | Behaviors, Caregivers, Dementia, Health Care, Resources/News
Moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, and it doesn’t get easier as one ages. If you’re moving into a care home, you may be worried that it won’t be the same as your current house or apartment. But with some effort, you...
