Once a month, I join caregivers who get together to chat. There's nothing better than hearing real people tell their stories! Here's a first installment from our chats.
Author Archive: Dr. Warren
A Geriatrician’s Perspective on the Movie: The Father
The Father is a recently released movie about a man who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease. His daughter is his caregiver. There are some painful issues, so be aware. These are some of the thoughts I had as I watched the movie. At times, the movie unfolds through the eyes […]
Continue readingMemorC featured on KHON2 Kupuna Life
Hawaii’s KHON2 recently aired a segment about the MemorC app! Produced as part of their Kupuna Life series, the presentation provides information on our work on the app and many of its features. It’s a wonderful introduction to the app. Mahalo to KHON2 and Kupuna Life! To learn more about […]
Continue readingDon’t touch that!
In one month, COVID-19 has changed our lives and normal behavior isn’t normal anymore. Please be extra careful. I recently noticed a woman at the grocery store who was practicing safe distancing and wearing a mask. She went up the escalator and used the escalator handrail as she went […]
Continue readingTo Mask or Not to Mask?
Should you wear a facemask? The more you hear and read about masks, the more confusing it sounds. It has been confusing for a while. The most well-known doctor in the United States, Anthony Fauci, does not wear a mask when he stands next to the President. Meanwhile, on […]
Continue readingSocial Distancing: What does that mean to a caregiver?
What does Social Distancing mean to a caregiver? Two things everyone can do will make the biggest difference in how many people become sick with Covid-19 in the months and year ahead. 1. Wash away and kill the virus before it has a chance. 2. Social Distancing, staying 6 […]
Continue readingHow bad will it get?
Will I get Covid-19? Or will my loved ones or the ones I care for? How bad will it get? First a general answer, one that you’ve probably heard: No one knows how bad it will get. There will be areas that are hit hard and some areas that will […]
Continue readingNot every cough is COVID19
Did I hear you cough? Chances are that you’ve coughed in the last hour. I probably cough once an hour. I just never noticed it. My patients cough a lot. That’s because they’ve had strokes, Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. Coughing is common in frail patients who have more difficulty […]
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