The Role of a Fiduciary and How Should You Choose One?
Choosing someone to be your fiduciary is a big responsibility. However, a fiduciary can be highly beneficial in times of need, especially in medical emergencies. The chosen person should be someone...
How to Deal with an Aging Parent’s Hoarding Behavior
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...
Healthy Aging Month & World Alzheimer’s Month: 2 Reasons to Celebrate September
Did you know that September is both Healthy Aging Month and World Alzheimer's Month? Whether you're caring for an older loved one, know someone living with Alzheimer's, or simply want to live...
How to Make Your Home Safer for Your Aging Parents
As we all age, we must adjust our way of life accordingly. This adjustment often includes changes to the home, little things that make a big difference regarding safety and convenience. These...
Hospice: When Do We Need That?
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...
Occupational Therapy: Who Needs It?
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'...
What Should I Look for When Touring Nursing Homes?
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...
The Dangers of Assuming Behavior is Due to a Bladder Infection
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...
5 Signs of Elder Abuse
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...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: 31 Tips for Caring for an Elder with Alzheimer’s
Elderly individuals with Alzheimer's disease present a unique set of caregiving challenges. This article will explore some of the ways to provide optimal Alzheimer's care for an elder. We will also...
Anxiety in Older Adults: 17 Tips for Reducing Worry and Fear
It's no secret that elderly adults often experience heightened levels of anxiety. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, around 40 million American adults over the...
Is the Family Caregiver Too Busy to Provide Good Care?
Being the family caregiver is highly challenging. Juggling the demands of work, home life, and caring for an elderly loved one can be too much for some caregivers. As a result, they may often be too...
Reporting Elder Abuse
It is essential to report the information to adult protective services when you see elder abuse. Adult protective services organizations exist in all 50 states and on tribal lands across America....
4 Great Strategies for Making Telehealth Work for Seniors
The emergence of digital technologies enables health providers to treat patients virtually, making access to healthcare more equitable than ever before. But even as the world embraces tech, older...
What is Telehealth and Its Applications?
In an increasingly digital age, it makes sense for more services to support digital methods of communication. From office meetings to consultations, more people utilize the internet to seek the help...