A good diet is good medicine for what ails you
By Janice Walper
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Greek physician and philosopher, Hippocrates’ advice is timeless and perhaps more important...
In the know: shingles can be devastating for older adults
By Dr. David Rideout, M.D.
Many people remember a common childhood illness from their past; chickenpox. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and comes...
Wandering and dementia – aspects and the risk of falling
By Micha Shalev
Wandering, a complex motor, cognitive and behavioral disorder, is a common symptom among patients with dementia. A contemporary definition for wandering is:...
Dementia complications
By Micha Shalev
Why do people who have dementia become agitated?
Agitation can be caused by many factors. A sudden change in surroundings or frustrating situations...
Emergency preparation planning tips
By Kathy Savage
Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...
Increased fall risk for those diagnosed with dementia
By Micha Shalev
People with dementia are four to five times more likely to experience falls than older people without significant cognitive impairment. Rehabilitation is...
How to stop a dementia sufferer from driving
By Micha Shalev
When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first concerns that families and caregivers face is whether or not that...
Not always easy enforcing rules in housing community
By Marianne Delorey©
I’ve been in property management for most of my adult life. It is a great job and one that has provided me...
After the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
By Micha Shalev
Are you kidding me, I have what? It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake. When you first receive a...
Going smoke free in senior housing has legal support
By Marianne Delorey©
“Due to state laws, the restaurant was nonsmoking, which as a nonsmoker pleases me, but as a Libertarian it pisses me off....
