Helping the Elderly to Stay in Their Communities

How can we help the elderly to stay in their communities? First and foremost to really communicate with the family and try to identify what their wishes, goals and their concerns are. We have to look through the eyes of our loved ones, not through our own eyes, in regard to goals, objectives, wishes, and wants. Then create a plan; Plan A, Plan B, Plan C... with an aging loved one, things continually change, so being prepared is important.

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If this is the first time you watch my videos, I am Dr Liz and I am a board-certified geriatric specialist. Over the years I have worked with thousands of families from all over the country to help elders through the aging process. Families are typically in crisis and don’t know where to turn when loved ones have dementia, Alzheimer’s, medication problems, or any complications from aging. I feel we must take away medications that “zombify” our elders and adjust meds to get our loved ones back to the happy, productive people they once were. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t panic. Dr Liz Geriatrics is your resource for everything and anything you need to know about aging. I am so glad you stopped by and remember we are here to help.