Elders and Intimacy: Who Chooses?
We focus a lot on care for older individuals; Are they eating? Are they moving their bowels? Do they walk? Are they agitated? But what about intimacy? What about romance? When is there risk for an...
View ArticleDr. Landsverk commentary about preventing falls in hospitals
Dr. Landsverk was interviewed by Gregory Freeman with HealthCare Risk Management about preventing falls in hospitals. Gregory’s story was published in November 2016. Read more here: HealthCare Risk...
View ArticleDr. Lansdverk was quoted in The Virginian-Pilot
Dementia center separates men from women in new “gender specific” approach By Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot, Nov 25, 2016 What’s good for the goose may not be good for the gander, especially...
View ArticleDr. Landsverk was published in ThirdAGE.com Healthy Living for Women + Their...
Dr. Landsverk’s article “Undiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk” was published in ThirdAGE.com Healthy Living for Women + Their Families. Click here to read the full article:...
View ArticleThe Meds Matter: Adverse Drug Reactions
Adverse drug reactions are an all-too-common cause of hospitalization for elders. About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and...
View ArticleDr. Landsverk was published in McKnights Long-Term Care News
Caregivers and nurses: Knowing when to get involved in issues of elder intimacy As caretakers of elderly people we focus on their health, comfort and emotions. We monitor their eating, bathroom...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Undiagnosed Dementia: A Doctor’s Story
Is knowing really worth it? BY CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK | 2.3.2017 Many people understandably wonder if there is any point in seeking an official diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease or other types of...
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Holidays when a loved one has dementia?
The holidays are coming. We all look forward to the feasts and family time. But what if you have a parent, elder or loved one who is struggling with the beginnings of dementia? What if you return to...
View ArticleTrump Gets Perfect Score on Dementia Testing, Too Bad it’s Not the Right Test
As everyone now knows, President Trump went in for his official, annual medical exam, which included a test of his “capacity,” that is, a measure of his intellectual ability to manage his affairs (and...
View ArticleHey Doc, I Just Heard About This New Miracle Pill/Supplement/Treatment…
‘Hey Doc, I just heard about this new miracle pill/supplement/treatment’… I hear this all the time as I travel around the San Francisco Bay Area doing house calls for elderly patients and for patients...
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