by Dr Liz | Jul 16, 2024 | Caregivers, Health Care, Resources/News
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed for a Forbes Health article about “aging in place,” something that deserves more attention than it usually gets. The writers included a lot of great statistics, and I was able to share some of the insight...
by Dr Liz | Nov 22, 2023 | Behaviors, Caregivers, Dementia, Resources/News
Our family has gotten together every other year for over twenty years — until COVID. Luckily, there was a recent wedding that brought us all together; I hadn’t seen some of my older relatives in five years. Even as a geriatrician, I haven’t really thought about my...
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 | 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...
by Dr Liz | Oct 10, 2022 | Caregivers, Health Care, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse
Many people become highly concerned when their parents are aging and need more care than they can provide. They don’t want to place their parents in a care home but also don’t want to neglect their needs. Some may consider using a geriatric care manager...
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...
