Dr. Sharafsaleh
Why is it so hard to sleep? (sleep and the aging process)
This blog post will explore the relationship between aging and sleep issues, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Jan 2
- 5 min
CoQ What???
This blog post discusses the supplement CoQ10.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Aug 29, 2022
- 5 min
Who looks out for you? Being your health care advocate
This post discusses how to be your own health care advocate.
Dr. William Costello
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
Don't Forget to Screen for Cancer!
Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you ever wondered how you can detect cancer earlier, hopefully before it has...
Dr. John Kriese
- Apr 11, 2022
- 6 min
The Other Pandemic, Part 2: Tips on Relieving Caregiver Burden
This is Part 2 of our blog post on Caregiver Burden. Consider reading the previous blog post to learn more about Identifying Caregiver...
Dr. John Kriese
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Other Pandemic: Caregiving Burden
Do you find that caregiving is becoming a burden? You are NOT alone! Caregiver burden is common and defined as “the strain or load borne...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Feb 14, 2022
- 3 min
Dementia and Dehydration
Loved ones with dementia are at high risk for dehydration. Find out how you can help.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Jan 8, 2022
- 3 min
Accidents are Common! Incontinence and Dementia.
A common problem people with dementia face is incontinence, which means controlling bowel and bladder function. Incontinence increases...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
When your loved one with dementia loses interest
Often caregivers are concerned that their loved one with dementia doesn't seem to care about things or has lost interest in daily...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
How Can I Tell My Family Members That Mom Has Dementia?
Suppose you are a spouse or adult child of a loved one with dementia. In that case, you may be considering how to inform others about...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Jun 23, 2021
- 4 min
Considering Legal and Financial Planning When Diagnosed with Dementia.
In this post, I will discuss the importance of legal and financial planning after a dementia diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people do not...
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Wandering and Dementia
Wandering and Dementia. Reasons, risk factors, and some possible solutions.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
Change Comes With Every Season (Stages of Dementia)
This post reviews the stages of dementia.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- May 1, 2021
- 4 min
Tips to Better Communicate With A Person Suffering From Dementia
Tips to better communicate with a person suffering from dementia
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
How is Dementia Treated?
This post discusses common dementia treatments including non medication, FDA approved and off-label medicines.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Apr 8, 2021
- 4 min
What Happens in a Memory Clinic?
In this post you will learn about how a person is evaluated by a geriatric memory clinic.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
Dementia is an Umbrella Term
In this post you will learn about the word dementia and about the most common types of dementia.
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
Could This Be Dementia?
By. Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD As a geriatrician, who specializes in memory disease I see patients almost daily for memory-related...
Dr. Wang
- Mar 19, 2021
- 4 min
Common Aging Myths
This post will go over some common myths on aging.
Dr. Movaghar
- Mar 3, 2021
- 4 min
Palliative Care, Hospice and End of Life Myths Unveiled
In this post we will discuss common palliative care, hospice and end of life myths.
Dr. Combs
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
When to See a Geriatrician?
When should you consider seeing a geriatrician? What are the 5M's?
Dr. Sharafsaleh
- Feb 10, 2021
- 4 min
At What Age Should I Stop Driving?
By Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh Do you ever wonder when it may be time to stop driving? In the United States, driving is an essential part of...
Dr. Hannah Stewart
- Feb 4, 2021
- 4 min
Depression and Aging
By. Dr. Hannah Stewart Depression is NOT a normal part of aging but is common among older adults. Why do we care? Depressive illness in...
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