by Dr Liz | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Special feature from Dr Liz, a board-certified geriatrician who’s also worked as a hospice medical director: In the following sections, she’ll discuss hospice (the “elephant in the room”) and the need for it in eldercare. Because this post is...
by Dr Liz | Aug 15, 2022 | News
From an interview with Abby Moul, Occupational Therapist, and Director of Rehabilitation at Peninsula del Rey in Daly City. Here at Dr Liz Geriatrics, we get asked about ‘occupational therapy’ fairly often. This special blog post will answer some of the...
by Dr Liz | Aug 8, 2022 | News
Whether you’re ready to move to a nursing home or a family member searching for the best home for aging parents, choosing the best home is essential. So the first step before touring any nursing home, check that the facility has the proper accreditations. Are...
by Dr Liz | Jul 18, 2022 | Behaviors
Elder care is a complex area. The various ailments suffered by older patients often have overlapping symptoms, so getting to the root cause can be challenging. Recently, I’ve heard about people blaming behavior on bladder infections. Well, sometimes this is...
by Dr Liz | Jul 4, 2022 | Caregivers
A vital part of dementia care training education is awareness of what is happening to the aging friends, parents, and clients. Older adults may be hesitant to complain about neglect or abuse from a caregiver or family member at home or in a care home because they rely...
