Geriatrics

Dignity, sense of control keys to quality of life for disabled elderly, study finds

9 Feb 2012

( University of California - San Francisco ) Quality of life for disabled elderly people is most closely tied to two factors: a sense of dignity and a sense of control, according to a study by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco.

Accidental Tourists: How 2 Gerontologists Found Their Field

9 Feb 2012

Judy Howe and Bob Maiden both stumbled into their careers, but are now committed to making students aware of joys of working with elderly.

“The Doctor Is In� at Willow Towers Assisted Living With A New Geriatrician’s Office On-Site for Resident’s Care and ...

8 Feb 2012

Willow Towers Assisted Living is pleased to welcome the addition of Dr. Raj Buddhavarapu (aka Dr. Buddha) as a provider of physician services at Willow Towers. Dr. Buddha’s credentials are impressive as he is board certified in geriatrics and is Director of Geriatric & Palliative Care at White Plains Hospital. Willow Towers resident's are benefiting from Dr. Buddha’s expertise in helping to ...