Older Patients, Wiser Care Archive 2009

1. Improving an Elder’s Health in 2010: 7 Things to Check December 31, 2009

   A helpful article offering seven simple steps for caregivers who want to improve the health and well-being of seniors and elderly loved ones in 2010. These health improving resolutions are too often overlooked....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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2. 5 Reasons Doctors Might Resist If You Ask to Stop Dementia Meds December 18, 2009

   Find out the top 5 reasons why most doctors want you to stay on dementia meds like donepezil (Aricept), memantine (Namenda) or other Alzheimer's medications....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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3. Do Alzheimer’s drugs really help Alzheimer's symptoms? December 03, 2009

   Get the facts about how effective current Alzheimer's and dementia drugs are and whether your aging parents should keep taking these medications. Learn about cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil (Aricept) and memantine (Namenda)....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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1. Does the Patient Have Dementia or Alzheimer’s? December 11, 2009

   A helpful article explains the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Learn about memory loss, types of dementia, dementia symptoms, Alzheimer's and more. ...  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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2. Twelve Advantages of Being Old November 27, 2009

   Find out why being old doesn't mean you can't have fun. Enjoy some old age humor and learn about the 12 advantage of being old. Thankfully, getting older is not all bad. ...  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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3. The ER Doctor Recommended Intensive Care. Why Did I Let the Patient Go Back to Her Nursing Home? November 20, 2009

   A helpful article when deciding between hospital or hospice care. Deciding how to treat late stages of terminal illness is never easy. Learn your options for helping a dying loved one....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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1. Dad Refuses to Take His Blood-Pressure Pills. What's a Son -– and a Doctor -– to Do? October 30, 2009

   What To Do When Parents Refuse to Take Alzheimer's Pills. Get the information you need about Alzheimer's medication and refusal to take medication at Caring.com. Alzheimer's medications...  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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2. The Man Couldn't Walk. Why Did the ER Miss His Fractured Pelvis? October 23, 2009

   Misdiagnosed Fractured Pelvis. Learn how an ER can misdiagnose a pelvis fracture, how to recognize and react to a fractured pelvis....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
   
   
3. The man seemed to need more blood pressure meds. Why did I withhold them? October 09, 2009

   Learn why some doctors may give the wrong medical advice to an older loved one and how to assist doctors in getting a more complete health assessment to avoid bad medical advice....  Read more

   Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
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