Posts

Showing posts from December, 2021

How Are Dementia and Depression Related?

According to Dr. Calvin Hirsch, an increasing body of evidence reveals a link between sorrow and dementia. While depression is well recognized as a risk factor for dementia, experts dispute on whether it is a disease-related symptom or a late comorbidity. This study's major objective was to examine the association between dementia and depression. The researchers evaluated longitudinal and cross-sectional data to determine whether there was evidence of a relationship between depression and the development of dementia. Despite the fact that depression and dementia have many symptoms, their treatments are substantially different. While it is expected that many individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairment will be diagnosed with depression, doctors may be unaware of the disease and unable to make a diagnosis. The Cornell Dementia and Mood Disorder Scale is the most reliable tool for identifying dementia and depression. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDQ) is an often accurate...

Dr Calvin Hirsch Has Been Selected as One of Sacaramentos Magazine's Top Doctors for 2021

Image
Dr. Calvin Hirsch is a Sacramento, California-based geriatric physician. He did his residency at Mount Zion Methodist College in California. He is affiliated with the University of California, Davis' Orthopaedic Department. He is board qualified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine and accepts a variety of insurance plans. Additionally, he accepts Medicare and a variety of other private insurance policies. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Calvin Hirsch, a Sacramento-based geriatrician, has been in practice for more than two decades. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine with a medical degree and is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine. A geriatrician is a physician who focuses exclusively on the health and nutritional needs of the elderly. He specializes on chronic diseases, preventative strategies, and drug side effects. Additionally, he helps people who are...