Why is gout so painful?
Gout is a crystal-induced inflammatory arthropathy, which is a fancy way of saying joint pain due to tiny crystals.
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Insomnia Treatment
Most of the people who come to me for help with sleep are already on sleeping pills – so why do they still have insomnia?
Did we cure Erma's dementia?
Reversible causes for cognitive changes should always be considered. Here we describe a case of hypothyroidism mimicking dementia.
Is My Dad Depressed?
A common dilemma is whether a senior has depression or dementia (MNCD).
Difficult Conversations Part 2 - Dementia Diagnosis
Dr. Didyk describes some of the pitfalls and nuances of communicating this information to a patient and family.
Difficult Conversations Part 1 - Driving
Having a conversation about driving cessation is something that everyone dreads, even the Geriatrician
Dementia Perks
Dr. Didyk talks about the importance of avoiding "learned helplessness" and encouraging autonomy as long as it is safe and reasonable to do so.
Care Partner versus Caregiver
Those who provide care may wish to consider themselves care partners, rather than caregivers.
Too Fat To Be Frail?
When we think about frailty, an image of a thin, fragile senior often comes to mind.
What are ADL's?
Why are ADL's, Activities of Daily Living, so important during the assessment and care of seniors?