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…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
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…
Stroke, Depression and Inflammation
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and around the world and one out of every cardiovascular disease-related death is due to stroke. Depression is most…
Can CBD Be an Adjunct Treatment for Cancer?
CBD is one of the most researched cannabinoids for its many physical and mental health benefits. Recently there has been a focus on the possible use of CBD as an…