First of all, we have to come to the agreement that pain is not a normal part of the aging process, no matter what anyone tells you. Despite this, pain…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Aging with HIV: Special Medical Concerns
Due to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a controllable chronic illness and no longer a death sentence as it was prior to the mid-1990s.…
Reporting Major Incidents in Senior Care: A Brief Review
Nurses may find themselves in various situations where a resident’s safety has been jeopardized. There, too, may be ethical or legal obligations for a nurse to report an incident. It…
ADLs and IADLs: The Importance of Cognitive Functioning
Most of us take activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) for granted. ADLs include fundamental skills typically needed to manage our basic physical needs.…
What Does Senior Care Need? Great Nursing Leadership!
What the world of senior care needs right now is talented and committed nursing leaders who will tirelessly focus on quality of care while motivating and teaching their staff to…
Caregiving, Diet and Depression
A Sad but True Fact Caregiving is deeply meaningful and purposeful to millions of Americans and brings many rewards including serving others and making a difference in someone’s life. Caregiving…