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 over-the-counter medications with vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements....
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...
Dementia center separates men from women in new “gender specific” approachBy Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot, Nov 25, 2016What’s good for the goose may not be good for the gander, especially if you live at Commonwealth Memory Care at Norfolk.The...
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 Management Article
We focus a lot on care for older individuals; Are they eating? Are they moving their bowels? Do they walk? Are they agitated? But what about intimacy? What about romance? When is there risk for an elderly person and when does a family member or caregiver need to butt...
