by Dr Liz | Sep 5, 2022 | Behaviors
As people age, they often hold onto memorabilia and items that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Although this can be endearing, it can get out of hand with some folks to the point where it can become dangerous. When everything holds “value” in the owner’s...
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 | Nov 12, 2021 | Behaviors
It’s been busy out there. I’ve heard a lot about people blaming behavior on bladder infections. Well, sometimes, but all I see is that elders going to the emergency room for agitation often come out with a prescription for antibiotics. What??? So no, antibiotics do...
by Michelle Dhanak MD | Mar 15, 2021 | Behaviors, Dementia
Delirium is a sudden and severe brain function change that causes a person to appear confused or disoriented or to have difficulty maintaining focus, thinking clearly, and remembering recent events. A serious medical illness (i.e., an infection) usually triggers...
by Dr Liz | Nov 9, 2020 | Behaviors, Health
Your Elder is Anxious and Upset. A UTI Might Be to Blame As I emphasize daily, when an elder is agitated, the first thing to do is look for practical reasons. Very often, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is to blame when an elder is upset. A UTI results when bacteria...
by Dr Liz | Oct 12, 2020 | Behaviors, Medication/Pain
Anyone who cares for someone with dementia knows that agitation is often part of the package. Nearly 20 percent of those with faltering cognition experience behavioral symptoms (anxiety, agitation, delusions, paranoia) severe enough to merit medical treatment. In care...
