Posted by: mikol in myblog on
Jul 23, 2009
Many professional geriatric journals note that SSRI medications may be effective in assisting elders to manage their chronic pain. Please respond to my blog with your own experience of anti-depressant medications and pain reduction in elders. Thank you, Dr. Mikol Davis, Elder Family conflict
Posted by: carolyn in myblog on
Jun 06, 2009
When It's Time to Give Up the Checkbook, Is It More Challenging for Men or for Women?
With the spreading prevalence of dementia in our aging population, there may come a time when the elder's adult children must persuade him or her to hand over the financial decisions to someone else. Although families often recognize the signs warning them that Mom or Dad is no longer safe in handling the
Posted by: mikol in myblog on
May 22, 2009
Mom asked for an ipod for mothers day. At 86 years young I never thought my mom would ever be interested in new technology. However she has seen me during my travels use an ipod with audio books I listen too. Mom is an avid reader and loves a good mystery so I guess its my fault for her new technology interest. So on mothers day my wife and i flew down to southern California and took mom to the
Posted by: mikol in myblog on
Apr 21, 2009
We will you be seeing Mom for Mother's Day? If you get to spend time with Mom, and she is still driving a car, please ask her to take you on an errand so you can check out her capacity. Us the check list we have included in Handling a Dangerous Older Driver.
There you will find a great checklist that will help you give Mom some very objective feedback on her driving.
