Jul 21, 2026 | U.S. News & World Report

What Does Medicare Actually Cover in a Best-Rated Memory Care Facility?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally taxing and expensive. If your loved one requires memory care – such as room and board at a memory care facility – their treatment can rack up a hefty health care bill. The high cost of living at a memory care facility is a "major barrier" for those who need to transition from independent living," says Lisa Gibbs, MD, a UCI Health gerontologist and chief of geriatric medicine and gerontology at UC Irvine.

Jan 14, 2026 | U.S. News & World Report

Hiring An In-Home Caregiver: What To Consider

Sonia Sehgal, an internist and geriatrician at UCI Health, says that while 48 hours is the CMS standard, some patients may experience longer delays between discharge and in-home care, stemming from the time of their discharge. For example, missing orders from doctors, issues with insurance companies or people who are discharged on a weekend may experience more delays to their start of care.

Dec 17, 2025 | US News

Signs You Need A Hearing Aid

Despite its prevalence, Dr. Sonia Seghal, a geriatrician at UCI Health, says that hearing loss is not inevitable for all older adults. Every individual is different, so some are at a higher risk than others. … “I encourage people with hearing loss to strongly consider hearing aids,” Seghal says. “People with untreated hearing impairment often slowly start to limit social interactions, which are so important to well-being."

Dec 12, 2025 | US News

The Value of Pet Ownership for Older Adults

Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatrics at University of California–Irvine Health, says that compared with younger adults, older adults may have more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, which can at times feel unfulfilling. Especially for older adults who feel socially isolated, "pets can be life-changing and provide another sense of purpose," Gibbs says.

Dec 12, 2025 | Daily Pilot

Family's Donation Leads To Plan To Build Home for UCI MIND Researchers

UC Irvine will begin planning the construction of a new home for its Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, school officials announced this week, the result of significant donations that have so far reached approximately $80 million.

Dec 16, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report

Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?

Lisa Gibbs, MD, professor and interim chair for the Department of Family Medicine, explains to U.S. News & World Report that although memory care facilities have high costs, they can provide a safe and supportive environment to help preserve a loved one's health who is battling dementia.

Jan 30, 2024 | Spectrum News 1

Music workshop hopes to heal recovering stroke patients

Lisa M. Gibbs, MD, chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and professor in the Department of Family Medicine, is interviewed in this broadcast story about Strokestra, a music rehabilitation workshop.

Jan 20, 2024 | KCBS / KCAL

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra debuts music therapy for stroke patients at Orange County hospital

Lisa M. Gibbs, MD, chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and professor in the Department of Family Medicine, talks about music therapy when members of the United Kingdom's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visited the UC Irvine Medical Center.