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…
Category: Senior Care
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…
Age-Related Frailty and How to Help
Aging can take many paths throughout one’s lifetime. Some older adults will age well, with few major health problems and others will experience poor health with numerous comorbidities and medically…
Challenges to Nursing Homes Providing Care to Residents with Severe Mental Illness
The state and government movement known as “deinstitutionalization” in the 1970s and 1980s was responsible for closing psychiatric hospitals and residences across the United States. The idea was to have…
Common Age-Related Health Concerns
When it comes to aging and health, there’s good news and not-so-good news. The good news is that as a population, Americans are living longer than ever before and many…