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About Dr. Jim Collins
My love for educating, speaking, writing and building businesses started over 30 years ago.
Today, I am even more driven to provide the best education, products and services to healthcare professionals, caregivers, older adults and seniors around the country.
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Neuropathic pain, also known as nerve pain or neuralgia, affects over 20 million Americans and can range in severity from mild to chronic. It may be caused by a chronic and progressive nerve disease, the result of an injury or infection or in general, when a health problem impacts the nerves that carry sensation to …
There are numerous leadership styles that can help professionals step up their skills as a leader in any industry. Some are strictly job- and results-focused such as the Bureaucratic, Transactional, and Autocratic style. Others are more communication- and relationship-focused like the Transformational, Pacesetter, Democratic and Servanthood leadership style. While these may be a better fit …
Globally, dementia is increasing rapidly from 50 million today to over 150 million people by the year 2050. Besides the human toll involved with dementia, the social and care costs are currently $263 billion annually and is forecasted to increase to $1.6 trillion by 2050. It is therefore imperative to identify approaches to delay its …
It’s estimated that roughly one out of every three adults have high blood pressure and 90% may develop it between the ages of 55 to 65. Some people are completely unaware their blood pressure is elevated because it is mostly symptomless. Left undiagnosed or untreated, high blood pressure or hypertension can lead to a number …
Many people go to work, put in their day and suffer in silence. The main psychiatric condition today is anxiety with depression following as a very close second, and most times they co-occur. Some may engage in self-medicating their symptoms away and misuse or overuse various substances like cannabis, pills, or alcohol. It is therefore …
Our population here in the United States and around the world continues to increase as does greater interest in specific mental health complications associated with aging. While it is well documented in the literature that depression and anxiety are the most common psychological disorders experienced later in life, another aspect of aging may have a …
Social anxiety disorder or SAD affects approximately 7% of the United States population annually. It is twice as common among females and the average age of onset is 13 years. Although a number of psychological and pharmacological treatments are available, only 30% of individuals experience symptoms of remission within one year. This creates a need …
By now, everyone in healthcare or senior care in particular, have an understanding of person-centered care. While some professionals may have their own thoughts about it, there are some key quality indicators to be aware of and to put into daily practice. Person-Centered Care Basics In the very least, delivering care that respects and responds …
Neurodegenerative disorders are incurable, chronic and progressive conditions that primarily affect neurons in the nervous system. They can have negative-to-devastating outcomes on an individual’s ability to function, quality of life, caregiver burden and financial strain. Because the distress can be overwhelming, it’s vital to understand the powerful impact of psychological resilience as these disorders progress …
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