Two of the most dreaded words in senior care, especially skilled nursing, are “short-staffed”. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) found in a recent survey that 94% of facilities reported…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
The Power of Validation for Cognitive Impairment
Years ago, professionals once believed one of the best approaches to interacting with individuals cognitively impaired due to Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions was “Reality Orientation”. This approach was widely…
CBD and Bone Health
Bone loss is a part of the normal aging process. Acceleration of loss in bone mass coincides with a decline in estrogen among females and testosterone, although at a slower…
Improving Candidate Selection: Some Quick Thoughts
Finding the right candidate for the right position is one of the most difficult tasks in recruitment and retention efforts and is without a doubt the very foundation of a…
Personality Disorders: A Brief Overview
Everyone has a unique personality which has developed over many years and consists of various beliefs and ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. While the vast majority of Americans will…
CBD and Panic Attacks
A fairly common anxiety disorder that is characterized by a sudden episode of intense fear that is associated with a variety of physiological reactions including rapid heartbeat, sweating and shortness…