Dignity is a necessary component of a solid foundation for person-centered care and should be on the forefront of the caregiver’s mind and daily routines. Human nature gets in the…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Are Healthcare Professionals at Higher Risk of Binge Eating?
According to many experts, binge eating is the most common eating disorder, surpassing anorexia and bulimia, and affects around 3% of the adult population in the United States. While people…
Improving Nutritional Status in Senior Care
Seniors commonly experience nutritional problems in senior care including undernutrition, malnutrition and weight loss. Nutrition is by far, one of the most important components of care and is critical to…
Malnutrition and Weight Loss in Senior Care: Often-Underdiagnosed Problems
Nutrition is a major component of care in a senior living community. Good nutrition is critical to one’s overall health and well-being. Seniors have different nutritional needs than middle aged…
Dignity in Senior Care: The Importance of the Person-Centered Way
Dignity in senior care is on the minds of many healthcare professionals in skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, home health care and hospice agencies. I have often stated when…
Hoarding: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatments
In my other article, “Hoarding: How Much Stuff is Too Much?”, I provide definitions of hoarding, discuss the association between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding, and provide an overall snapshot…