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Autumn once again has come around with all the splendor of the changing leaves, the cooler sleeping nights, and the unique smells of dry leaves and fall flowers. Of course, not without the price tag of shorter days, frosts and the end of the light summer veggies and fruits. In this series of eating seasonally, what […]

Autumn once again has come around with all the splendor of the changing leaves, the cooler sleeping nights, and the unique smells of dry leaves and fall flowers. Of course, not without the price tag of shorter days, frosts and the end of the light summer veggies and fruits. In this series of eating seasonally, what […]

As soon as you start spending your own money, it’s time to start tracking your spending so that you can create and follow a personal budget.  Tracking your spending, while sometimes tedious, is the best way to find out exactly where your money is going. The simplest way to track your spending, especially your cash, […]

Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others extremely difficult.  As time is often limited for assisted living staff who provide care, this obstacle is particularly upsetting and challenging.  Visiting family members and friends may also find that […]

Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others extremely difficult.  As time is often limited for assisted living staff who provide care, this obstacle is particularly upsetting and challenging.  Visiting family members and friends may also find that […]

Older women with disturbed and fragmented sleep were three times more likely to be placed in a long-term care facility than elderly women with healthier sleep patterns.Publishing results in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigators studied data of older women who wore devices that monitored sleeping patterns for three days. Five years later, they […]

Older women with disturbed and fragmented sleep were three times more likely to be placed in a long-term care facility than elderly women with healthier sleep patterns.Publishing results in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigators studied data of older women who wore devices that monitored sleeping patterns for three days. Five years later, they […]

Asking for a raise can be a daunting task. How do you get the boss to see it your way? Preparation is key – don’t talk to your supervisor until you’ve planned your approach. Asking for a raise is much like a sales presentation, and sales is not a skill that many healthcare professionals have […]

What should I look for in a day care center? Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone’s home, you should check it out carefully. Ask questions of the staff. Talk to parents of other children at the day care center. Look over the center carefully.  Ask about the child […]

The numbers are staggering: according to the Centers for Disease Control, 20 percent of those 55 years or older experience some sort of mental health issue, whether it be anxiety, severe cognitive impairment or mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Older men have the highest rates of suicide of any age group at 45.23 […]

A new study reported in the British Medical Journal links lifestyle, social factors and survival after age 75. Information on leisure activities and social networks was obtained from participants through face to face interviews carried out by trained nurses. Mental activities included reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, painting, or drawing. Physical activities included swimming, walking, […]

A new study reported in the British Medical Journal links lifestyle, social factors and survival after age 75. Information on leisure activities and social networks was obtained from participants through face to face interviews carried out by trained nurses. Mental activities included reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, painting, or drawing. Physical activities included swimming, walking, […]