Those of us in the sandwich generation working overtime. Having been there as a single working mom, I only recently took time to catch up with my health!
As a doctor, I knew I needed screening for osteoporosis… at 65. That is still a few years off, but I decided to be proactive and get a DEXA now. To my shock I found I have advanced osteoporosis!
I eat well, exercise regularly. WTH? I want to have a community to discuss the medical, health, well being, social and financial for us Fabulous people over 50.
Boomers are turning 80. As we hit that milestone, our risk of chronic illness and especially dementia increases to more than 40% of elders over 80.
These days, it is hard to find a physician to address the needs of elders… let alone a geriatrician, seasoned senior care manager or geriatric nurse specialist.
We have all three!
Welcome to DLG Community. A place for families, caregivers and eldercare professionals to address the needs and challenges they see in their daily lives.
Common Issues We Address:
- “Dad is acting strange, but the doctor says his cognitive test, the MOCA test is 26/30 is normal… now what? What does that even mean?”
- “He has not been acting normal since his medications were changed. Is that a medication reaction?”
- “He is giving $100s to the new caregiver, on top of her salary. I have been told he has the “right to folly”, but he does not have savings to spare. Help.”
- “Mom is still in pain and is only given Naprosyn after a hip fracture. She is irritable and gets Xanax, so is sleepy. Can’t we help her?”
- “We need help. How about resources for caregivers!” “Caregiver tips is a good start.”
- “The GI doctor says he needs a colonoscopy for incontinence… could it be one of his 22 meds?”
What We Offer:
- A moderated conversation space for families/caregivers or eldercare professionals (but anyone can join either) to address topics that don’t get addressed locally.
- 2 support groups (Zoom) a month, run by seasoned care managers, nurses, and geriatricians.
- A monthly (Zoom), “Ask Dr Liz: A Geriatrician can Help”. To have a Geriatrician address the challenges that do not seem to get resolved.
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