Often families find themselves at a loss when caring for a loved one living with dementia. So many variables; the causes and the symptoms lead to challenges that can overwhelm caregivers. Many resources exist, but may not address your specific situation.

We Offer a Solution

We offer personalized one-to-one educational consultations to help you navigate your challenges and learn approaches that may resolve difficult situations with our experts in dementia, Elizabeth Landsverk MD, Colleen Hagan and Yana Rudakov.

Provider Specialties

Read more about their background and schedule your consultation below.

MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, FUNCTIONAL AND PAIN PROBLEM SOLVING

Elizabeth Landsverk MD

Dr Landsverk (Dr Liz) provides in-depth evaluation to the medical, behavioral, pain and function challenges to elders in their home. This is similar to, but is not telemedicine. Dr Landsverk has over 20 years of experience as an assistant professor of Medicine, UCSF, consultant to the San Francisco Elder Abuse Forensics Center, hospice medical director, medical director for Silverado and Kensington Dementia Communities, as well as housecalls for 15 years for elders with complex medical and behavioral symptoms. She works to identify medications that may be problematic, assess pain, advise primary providers on strategies to improve function, relieve pain and restore joy.

Each Session Includes:

• Review of Geriatric Assessment
• Medical review of the health records
• 30-minute telehealth video appointment
• Follow up written report with suggestions you can discuss with your doctor complete with an action plan

Colleen Hagan

Colleen Hagan joins our team with nearly fifteen years in home care, a background in science and five years of teaching experience. After earning a biology degree from Stonehill College, she studied public health at Harvard University, then went on to earn a certificate in Phlebotomy from De Anza College. Colleen got her start in home healthcare in 2009 and has since worked in a number of management and operational roles. She is currently the Director of Care Coordination at Tender Rose Dementia Care Specialists, a home healthcare agency that specializes in providing individualized care for clients with dementia.

In her free time, Colleen loves long walks on the beach and hugging every dog she sees!

Each Session Includes:

• Professional review of caregiver’s challenges
• 30-minutes discussion of your unique situation
• Caregiver support and problem solving

Yana Rudakov RN

Yana Rudakov — RN, MSN, MMFT & CMC — is the incoming President of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Yana will be leading one of our upcoming support groups, as well as serving as a member of our medical care team. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Care Manager, Yana is uniquely qualified to look over the metaphorical “fence” between care manager and nurse. Dr Liz Geriatrics is excited to welcome her to the team.

Each Session Includes:

• Professional review of caregiver’s challenges
• 30-minutes discussion of your unique situation
• Caregiver support and problem solving