Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss, Geriatric Psychologist
Loneliness can be described as the discrepancy between a person's desired and actual social relationship. It's a unique situation in which a person perceives themselves to be socially isolated even when...
Presenter: Carol Bertsch - Elder Law Attorney
What do you do when the person you are caring for is no longer able to stay in their own home and they do not have the resources to pay for a nursing home on their own? While the laws can differ from state...
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss, Geriatric Psychologist
Loneliness can be described as the discrepancy between a person's desired and actual social relationship. It's a unique situation in which a person perceives themselves to be socially isolated even when...
Presenter: Bill Pemberton
Poor communication between doctors and patients, and between doctors and nurses, is discussed relatively frequently. But what about confusion between the teams of doctors who share patients in the hospital or clinic?...
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss
Convincing someone to see a psychiatrist can be challenging and awkward. Sometimes you need to get creative with how you approach this difficult situation for it to go smoothly and without incident. With his usual wit and...
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss
Always a difficult situation - you feel your loved one is no longer safe to operate a vehicle and they insist they are fine.This loss of independence can be devastating to many. How do you insist that your aging loved one stop...
Presenter: Natasha Dinani - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
When mobility isn't what it used to be due to increased age, injuries from falls, or joint replacements - assistance may be needed to fulfill many of our activities of daily living.
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Presenter: Carol Bertsch - Elder Law Attorney, San Antonio, Texas
Attorney Carol Bertsch gives an overview of what older adults and their families should consider related to advance care planning. Her presentation provides a foundation for individuals...
Chronic Pain Management
Chronic Pain the most common reason that people visit a doctor's office in the USA. This is especially true for aging seniors. People are searching for ways to manage chronic pain. Alexander Peralta, Jr., MD walks us through this...
Hepatitis C is the most common blood borne infection.This common yet often undiagnosed virus can lead to liver failure and cancer if not detected early.
Learn more about the regulatory agenda to reduce the inappropriate use of anti-psychotics in long term care. Dr. Smith will cover the following:
Psychoactive or psychotropic medications are any medications that are meant to affect your mind, emotions and/or behavior. Because these drugs can alter a person's behavioral tendencies or urges they can be described as "Chemical Restraints". Many of...
