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What is a Geriatrician?
A geriatrician is a specialist medical doctor with certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, who provides specialized, comprehensive assessment and care of seniors.
Should I Stay or Go?
It may be selfish of a care partner to continue pushing their limits. Taking a break gives people the energy to keep going for the long haul that is dementia care.
Driving While Royal
Losing driving privileges can result in anger, depression, interpersonal conflict, and lifestyle change. It can disrupt the doctor-patient relationship and can strain family bonds.
Never make your family promise not to place you in long-term care!
It is natural to want to extract a promise from a family member who may be making decisions for you in the future, such as never placing you in long-term care. But is that fair, or realistic? How does the family member feel if they have to leave a promise unfulfilled?
Intergenerational Housing and the Loner
There is a lot of research going on about housing for seniors and how we can provide optimal care.
How to be a Geriatrician
A geriatrician can gather and synthesize relevant data to develop a diagnosis and treatment or discharge plan.
Doll Therapy
Doll therapy involves giving a realistic baby doll to a person living with dementia, sometimes along with accessories and clothing.
Parkinson's Disease: More than Movement
Parkinson's disease is described as a movement disorder, but the symptoms can include more than just movement issues, such as sleep disturbance, changes in mood and thinking and autonomic nervous system changes.
Holidays with Dementia
Holiday time can present a challenge when you have a family member living with dementia. Here a re a few tips.