2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Tucson and Green Valley/Sahuarita, AZ
Share using #Walk2EndAlz and #ENDALZ Event Details Time:Registration at 8:00 a.m.Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.Walk at 9:30 a.m.1 or 3 mile Walk Route Location:Gene C. Reid ParkTucson, AZ 85716Map it
When do I Need a Geriatrician?
Meet Dr. Corinne Self, the founder of ElderHealth and a specialist in geriatric medicine. The US has an anti-aging culture. Some people wait to see a geriatric doctor after it’s too late to improve their quality-of-life. Read on to learn the benefits of having a quality geriatric primary care provider (PCP) in your 60s, 70s, […]
Navigating Memory Loss: Warning Signs, Diagnosis, and Relationship Transitions
Recognizing changes in memory and thinking is an important first step. What do you do after that?Learn more about how to navigate a dementia diagnosis with your doctor and your partner. Our special guests include: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis: Corrine Self, MD, ElderHealth Dementia and Marital Transitions: R. Amanda Cooper, MA, University of Arizona May […]
Love Wins: A Study on Caregiving For a Spouse With Dementia
Guest Author R. Amanda Cooper M.A., Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona Through my research at the University of Arizona, I have talked to many individuals who are caregivers to a family member who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I find these caregivers inspiring. Despite the incredible challenges that come along […]
Navigating Memory Loss by Dr. Corinne Self
Watch a video of Dr. Corinne Self’s presentation “Navigating Memory Loss” invited as a speaker by the Alzheimer’s Association hosted at the Harmony Hospice Community Center.
ElderHealth Panel Discussion: Putting Supports in Place
Join the ElderHealth experts for this panel discussion: Putting Supports in Place Thursday, March 30, 2023. Preparing for the unexpected, anticipating change and making plans before a crisis is beneficial for the patient and the family. ElderHealth helps support patients during transitions and changes to plans. Receive valuable insights and answers to questions on this […]
Six Strategies To Help Dementia Patients Maintain A Healthy Weight
Weight loss is a common problem among people with neurocognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In earlier stages, likely causes are reduced appetite and forgetting to cook/eat. Later on, difficulty swallowing and reduced recognition of food can play a role. Weight loss can also be caused by medication side effects. Less commonly, weight loss […]
Navigating Memory Loss Part 1 of 3: Dementia Warning Signs, Diagnosis, & Relationship Transitions
Join Dr. Self and Amanda Cooper to discuss how to navigate a new dementia diagnosis in our current healthcare climate. This three-hour interactive talk will review several key factors of how to get an evaluation started, what an evaluation looks like and where you go from there. Learn how to start the conversation with a primary care physician […]
Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers
What comes to mind when you hear the question, “So, what are you doing for the holidays?” The holiday season offers an opportunity to celebrate and gather, whether cooking and sharing meals with loved ones, participating in faith-based services, volunteering for local community organizations, or exchanging gifts. Yet for those who identify as caregivers to […]
How to support your elderly parents with cognitive decline that live at home alone
Americans are fiercely independent. Some seniors decide to move into a senior living community, especially after their spouse passes; and many do not. Some live with only a spouse or partner, while others will seek out relatives or companions. In the U.S., 27% of adults over 60 years old live alone. We often get phone calls from […]