Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. As a person’s cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed with too
Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. As a person’s cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed with too
It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted but it is a sense that you should work diligently to protect. Like most things, your eyesight
Hospitals are not the only place where the dying go, says a new CDC report. Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan combining elements of Mediterranean-style cooking. Here’s how to adopt the Mediterranean diet. If you’re looking for a
Whether at home or in institutions, loneliness can be both difficult and dangerous for the overall health of older adults. Too many of them endure
Food is more than fuel. The enjoyment of dining with friends and family offers social benefits that are essential for holistic health. Sharing meals is
Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds. ~JoJo Jensen, Dirt Farmer Wisdom, 2002 Practically no one would dispute the need for seven to eight
Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds. ~JoJo Jensen, Dirt Farmer Wisdom, 2002 Practically no one would dispute the need for seven to eight
As we move into the holiday season, and the days grow shorter and grayer, many residents may find themselves feeling a bit down an lonely.
You don’t have to work in long term care for long before you encounter a difficult person. Sometimes it’s a resident, other times a coworker,
Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care.
The aide who answered the phone in the Alzheimer’s unit shouted, “Woody, you’ve got a phone call!” I heard the clattering as he grasped the
