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.…
Category: Senior Care
Caring for Older Adults with Neurological Conditions
Many neurological disorders like traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and Parkinson’s disease, are associated with chronic impairment in physical and mental dependence and activities of daily living. The level of…
Falls Prevention in Senior Care
Falls increase with age and occur more often in skilled nursing than in any other setting. Despite good care, falls appear to be inevitable due to advanced age, frailty, cognitive…
Stroke, Depression and Inflammation
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and around the world and one out of every cardiovascular disease-related death is due to stroke. Depression is most…
Aggressive Behaviors in Senior Care and How to Effectively Respond
It’s been estimated that between 50% to 80% of residents living in skilled nursing homes around the country have some form of dementia, mainly Alzheimer’s disease. It is also well…
Parkinson’s Disease and Nightmares: What’s the Connection?
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer’s disease. It is also the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It has been known for some time…