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...
by Dr Liz | Jun 6, 2022 | Caregivers
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 age of 18 suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. While there...
by Dr Liz | May 9, 2022 | Caregivers
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. They provide a range of elder abuse prevention, intervention, and...
by Dr Liz | Nov 22, 2021 | Caregivers
People don’t like to talk about the mental decline of the elderly because it reminds them that such issues could affect them in the future. While Alzheimer’s is the major scare, common dementia is more likely to impact older relatives. Taking care of...
by Dr Liz | Sep 19, 2021 | Caregivers
Original post date: 11/20/2015 Can something usually intended for leisure be combined for therapy? Music is proving to be extremely helpful in medicine by providing behavioral and emotional support for various patients, improving their disposition and quality of life....
by Dr Liz | Apr 15, 2021 | Caregivers
Original post date: 12/10/2015. Revised 4/15/2021 In a time when American pharmaceutical companies are buying the rights to old medications such as morphine, colchicine (for gout- renamed Colcrys and charging $7 for a pill instead of 50 cents*), or doxycycline and...
