by Dr Liz | 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...
by Dr Liz | Mar 25, 2014 | Caregivers
I often have families of patients express concern about how much mobility a person with dementia should be allowed. Elders with dementia often want to move in ways that seem excessive to the rest of us: They may wave their arms all the time. Or they may pound their...
by Dr Liz | Mar 20, 2014 | Behaviors, Caregivers
I am the owner of a non medical in-home caregiver agency. One of our clients is providing quite a challenge due to his anger, agitation, racial slurs towards caregivers, as well as inappropriate sexual comments and gestures. He is 83 years old and does not have...
by Dr Liz | Mar 18, 2014 | Caregivers, Dementia, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
Imagine this scenario: An elderly woman is found on the floor. She’s unresponsive, unconscious. A neighbor calls 911. In a few minutes, the EMTs arrive with an ambulance. How do they know the woman’s medical history? How do they know her wishes when it comes to...
by Dr Liz | Mar 10, 2014 | Caregivers
Recently, The Washington Post ran a story investigating the increased use of hospice care. Its investigation found that the number of “hospice survivors” has increased greatly in the last few years. That is, people are put on hospice. Then they get better, and come...
