Despite the many improvements in healthcare models and the dawn of integrated health in the U.S., the need to provide timely and appropriate care to older adults managing medically complex…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Physical Activity and Neurodegenerative Disorders in Older Adults
Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS, present significant challenges to older adults in the United States and around the world. While many pharmacological…
CBD and Brain Function
There is growing interest in the role of CBD and the endocannabinoid system and various functions of the brain like cognitive processing and memory. Research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
Marketing Assisted Living: Guiding Adult Children and Prospective Residents
When looking into assisted living, there is a gap between what adult children want for their parent(s) and what the prospective resident wants for him- or herself. For instance, adult…
Self-Harm in Older Adults
Self-harm among older adults and seniors appears to be a growing problem, affecting not only the individual who harms him- or herself, but families, friends and society as a whole.…
CBD and Appetite Control
There’s no shortage of medications and treatments proclaiming to help with appetite control and weight loss. While some may be effective, they also may come with unpleasant and sometimes dangerous…