As I make my way through various skilled nursing centers and assisted living communities, I get such a kick out of watching a group of seniors all playing the Nintendo…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Is There a New Alzheimer’s Drug on the Way?
The drug company Eli Lilly & Co. released a short summary of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug that helped people in a small trial. The name of the drug is Donanemab,…
The Science Behind Positive Leadership
“Culture Change” has been a buzz-word in businesses of all types for a while. One of the most important ingredients in culture change is positive leadership. While this might seem…
Is Your Workplace Suffering from “Presenteeism”?
Sources of job-related stress can be found everywhere, from the nature of the work itself, to coworkers and administration. Historically, healthcare professionals and caregivers go to work sick. This is…
Are You Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
It’s that time of year again where the days are short and darker and the nights are long. Seasonal affective disorder is a form or recurring major depressive disorder that…
Robopets in Senior Living
While pet- or animal assisted therapy has been used in senior care communities for several years and has been found to be an effective non-pharmacological therapy that can improve overall…