Celebrating Activity Professionals Week
Activity Professionals are part of a vitally important profession that helps people live a life that is full of fun and meaningful activities. The holistic and person-directed approach to caring for our elders is a site to behold. We would like to especially acknowledge and applaud our Activity Professionals on the great work they do!
Read MoreTips for Handling Sundowning in Alzheimer’s Disease
Some of you may remember these lyrics of a song made famous by that great African-American blues singer, Bessie Smith: “I hate to see that evening sun go down” Today millions of caregivers and loved ones of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia also hate to see that evening sun go down because of a…
Read MoreIt’s Thyroid Awareness Month!
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Although relatively small, the thyroid plays a huge role in the body, influencing the function of many important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether your thyroid is healthy and functioning properly.
Read MoreHearing Loss may be the Reason for some Kinds of Memory Loss
Is your loved one forgetting things? This may be because they do not properly hear a lot of what is said to them. A study published June, 2019 in the Canadian Journal on Aging suggests that hearing loss may be the reason for some kinds of memory loss. Thus, if a person does not hear…
Read MoreHonoring National Blood Donor Month
Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. According to the World Health Organization, “blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life. A decision to donate your blood can save a life, or even several if your blood is separated into its…
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association’s 10 Tips for Making Healthier Choices for the 2020 New Year
A New Year is beginning and there is no better time than this for people to make positive health changes for the coming New Year. In this vein the American Medical Association (AMA) has published 10 tips by Sara Berg to help people make healthier choices for themselves and their loved ones for the coming…
Read MoreWishing You A Happy New Year!
Wishing you a prosperous year full of good health and happiness. Cheers to another decade! Happy New Year!
Read MorePreventing Prediabetes from Developing into Diabetes
By 2025 one in every five Adult Americans will have Diabetes According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), there were about 30.3 million Americans with diabetes (9.4% of the US population) in 2017. This is one in every 10 adult Americans. About 7.2 million people have diabetes that has not been diagnosed.…
Read MoreHappy Holidays !!!
May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter, and goodwill, and may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy. Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday!
Read MoreHow to Prevent the Christmas Coronary and the Holiday Heart Syndrome
The Christmas Coronary and the Holiday Heart Syndrome A Swedish study published in the BMJ British Medical Journal showed that on Christmas Eve there was a 37% higher chance to have a heart attack. In fact, the most dangerous time for having a heart attack was around 10:00 pm, which was a few hours after…
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