Doctors may not always be honest with their patients. Some doctors refuse to tell their patients the whole truth and may even lie to a patient.
5 CommentsA confrontational nurse or an overbearing doctor can make appointments unpleasant, scary and even dangerous for a senior and their caregiver. Research indicates that overbearing doctors whose demeanor discourages communication has a negative effect on the quality of care a person receives.
7 CommentsGet the most out of an office visit with your aging parent by being prepared. Use these tips and guidelines to yield the best possible outcome for their medical care.
2 CommentsChoosing the doctors who will care for your elderly parents is a critical decision for caregivers that determines the level and quality of care their elderly seniors will receive.
0 CommentsMany family caregivers and elder care professionals strongly recommend adding a geriatrician to an aging loved one’s care team. Geriatric physicians specialize in treating older patients, but how exactly do they fit into a senior’s current care plan?
0 CommentsA geriatrician is a medical doctor with additional training and experience in preventing, assessing and treating medical conditions and disabilities in older people.
1 CommentWe look to doctors to address lifestyle factors that affect our loved ones’ health and safety, but driving cessation falls into a gray area for many physicians. Discover why MDs find this conversation so tricky and tips for successfully tacking the issue.
25 CommentsFor many reasons, I knew I needed some new doctors. At 85, I especially wanted a geriatrician to play quarterback for my team. Here's what I did... and why.
1 CommentMore doctors and nurses are visiting patients in their own homes; a practice that is being encouraged by government programs like Medicare and the VA. Discover what this trend means for the future of senior healthcare.
3 CommentsHospitalist is the term used to describe a physician who focuses on treating and coordinating care for people who have been hospitalized. These doctors are generally board-certified internists who are trained to be intimately familiar with the ins and outs of hospital care.
2 CommentsResearch indicates that older adults are more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug events related to the use of blood thinners or diabetes medications than they are to be harmed by more risky drugs like prescription painkillers.
10 CommentsChanges in cognition can cause dementia patients to see dead relatives or ask about them as if they’re still alive, creating a delicate situation.
11 CommentsAging is scary for a multitude of reasons and that fear often manifests as a refusal to participate in doctor’s appointments and medical treatments. What can a caregiver do if an aging parent refuses to go to the doctor?
40 CommentsI had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.
1 CommentIs an elderly loved one becoming increasingly moody? Tense? Using profanity? Exhibiting more bizarre behavior? These symptoms could be signs of Alzheimer's disease.
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