by Dr Liz | Aug 3, 2023 | Behaviors, Dementia, Legal Issues/Financial Abuse, News
If you follow the news, and you’ve been following the most recent charges former President Trump now faces, you’ve likely heard that one of his unindicted co-conspirators is Rudy Giuliani. A former district attorney, mayor of New York City, and advisor to...
by Dr Liz | Jun 20, 2022 | Dementia
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 discuss the importance of creating a support system for...
by Dr Liz | Feb 7, 2022 | Dementia
Mental disabilities and diseases are many and varied, and determining causes and treatments can be problematic, especially when mental ailments are linked to other diseases. Such is often the case with Sundowning Syndrome – a syndrome often seen in people with...
by Dr Liz | Jan 10, 2022 | Dementia
Dealing with dementia is difficult for everyone involved. Fortunately, with advances in medical science, there are excellent ways to treat and engage with dementia patients. With some trial and effort, caretakers can find the activities that keep a dementia patient...
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 | Mar 1, 2021 | Dementia
Everyone has heard of dementia. And everyone worries about dementia. At age 60, 10 percent of us will have dementia. By age 80, 40 percent of us will.Dementia is damage to the brain, just as heart disease is damage to the heart. The majority of elders who experience...
