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Chronic kidney disease is more common in older adults and can be caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, or medications. A nephrologist is a doctor who looks after persons with kidney disease and is also responsible for caring for those on dialysis. Dialysis can be a bridge to kidney transplant and even older adults can undergo transplant as a way to cure their chronic kidney disease.
Holiday time can present a challenge when you have a family member living with dementia. Here a re a few tips.
As we age, many of our core beliefs about sleep and rest are simply not true and can be harmful.
Geriatricians are specialists in the care of older adults, but they see people of various ages who need a comprehensive review.
Geriatrics is not just medical care of older people. It involves the care of older adults with syndromes like confusion, incontinence, or falls.
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.
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.
It can be tempting to try to quiz your family member with dementia in an attempt to stimulate the brain or gauge how much memory loss is present, but that's not always the way to go. Take a minute to find out more!
Memory tests like the MoCA can be used to screen for dementia but they have their limitations. Memory tests often have to be adjusted to account for person's language, education, age and cultural factors. They can also be adapted for use with people who are visually impaired.
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?