There has been great interest in exploring the endocannabinoid system’s role in various physical and mental health conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Pharmacological approaches to the treatment…
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Person-Centered Care Planning in Senior Care: Guidelines from CMS and DHHS
Person-centered care has been around for almost 20 years as a philosophy placing the elderly nursing home or assisted living client in the center of the care process. It focuses…
Psilocybin, Depression and Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States and around the world and is now the second leading neurodegenerative disease second only to Alzheimer’s disease. Besides the characteristic…
Severe Dementia, Pain and Agitation: Can Sativex Help?
Due to the sheer numbers of people who have and will develop a dementia-like condition, like Alzheimer’s disease, and especially those who will suffer from undiagnosed pain related to agitation,…
Increasing Senior Living Occupancy Through Trust
Senior care communities across the country are striving to not only provide the best person-centered care and services, but are always working on the necessity that is occupancy. Operating half-full…
Younger Adults in Skilled Nursing Part 2: How They Describe Their Lives
Being a younger adult facing a future in a skilled nursing facility for anywhere between 20 to 40 years or more can invoke emotions of depression, helplessness, anxiety and hopelessness.…