The author is a Nurse Practitioner who brings expertise in developing geriatric appropriate treatment strategies based on over 25 years working in nursing/healthcare, over 14 years working as a Nurse Practitioner caring for elders, and from best practices in geriatric care based on research in the field. The strategies are based on evidence based outcomes by leading geriatric experts and an extensive search through up-to-date literature as well as the author’s professional and personal practice experiences.
Lisa Byrd PhD FNP-BC,GNP-BC,Gerontologist This site is devoted to issues surrounding Geriatric Care, Normal Aging, Medical problems of the older person, & issues of confusion (dementia including Alzheimer's disease). A Nurse Practitioner who has devoted her practice to caring for older individuals. She brings years of experience in care as well as 1st hand experience in living the experience of dementia. Mom-many years of life, illness, and her death-A personal perspective is shared.
About Me

- drlbyrd
- PhD in Nursing Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
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