Over 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease and of these, between 50% and 80% will experience dementia. Parkinson’s disease affects 2% of people 65 years of…
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Are Your Employees Emotionally Intelligent?
No two employees are alike. Some are very in-tune with their emotions and feelings as well as those of their coworkers and colleagues while others lack this level of awareness.…
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD): A Brief Introduction
Frontotemporal dementia is gaining more attention these days as a more prominent form of cognitive impairment among older adults and seniors. It is not a single disorder, but a group…
Person-Centered Benchmarks to Dignified Care
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…
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…