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Dr. 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...

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Dr. 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...

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Dr. 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:...

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The 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...

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Dr. 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...

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The 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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Managing Pain in Elders

By Elizabeth Landsverk, MD Older adults are more likely to experience pain than the general population but they may be less likely to be treated for it. The most common reason that pain in elders is...

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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...

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Trump 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...

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Hey 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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