Diagnosing Dementia earlier can help slow progression
Diagnosing dementia is often difficult.
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Diagnosing dementia is often difficult.
Amid acute staffing shortages made worse by Covid advocates for older adults say more needs to be done to protect the rights of residents in California’s long-term care facilities.
Dr. Anna Chodos is a primary care doctor at UCSF who takes care of older adults. She started a project to celebrate 80 San Francisco residents in their 80s and older by sharing their stories. In this interview, Dr. Anna Chodos tells us how she got the "80 Over 80" project started.
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Seniors Living Alone with Cognitive Impairment Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated isolation and fears for one very vulnerable group of Americans: the 4.3 million older adults with cognitive impairment, who live alone. As the coronavirus continues to claim more lives and upend others, researchers led by UC San Francisco are calling for tailored services and support for older adults living alone with memory issues, who are experiencing extreme isolation, and are exposed to misinformation about the virus and barriers to accessing medical care. In their qualitati...