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…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Social Anxiety Disorder and CBD
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.…
Important Person-Centered Care Quality Indicators
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…
Psychological Resilience and Neurodegenerative Disorders
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,…
CBD and Behavioral Disturbances Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable, irreversible, and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that accounts for between 60-80% of dementia cases around the world. In the United States, 13.8 million people will develop…
Improving Census with Higher Acuity Residents: Benefits and Potential Challenges
Skilled nursing homes around the country are still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 in a number of ways. Staffing, which was already a major issue, continues to plague the…