Whether you are coping with a serious illness or simply the impediments of normal aging, a positive attitude may indeed… Read more »
Category: Behavioral Health Articles
Perspectives from Professionals Caring for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neuro-degenerative brain disorder. It affects 5.2 million Americans and 25 million people worldwide…. Read more »
Older Adults and Addiction: Why Should We Care?
Alcohol Dependency It may surprise you to know that over seventy percent of older adult hospital admissions are in some… Read more »
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month
Candlelight Reflections will honor all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders as well as all family caregivers. We… Read more »
Connecting with the Person Inside Alzheimer’s
There is so much that apparently drives us apart as human beings. Yet with all our differences, we humans bond… Read more »
Behavioral Health: Commonly Identified Warning Signs and Symptoms
Changes in Emotions Prolonged sadness or irritability Unpredictable outburst of anger Excessive fears and worries Feelings of extreme highs and… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Care Selection Criteria
Admission/Discharge Criteria What limits are there on admission (must the person be able to walk, diagnosis etc.) What would make… Read more »
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory Changes that Affect Daily Life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages, is… Read more »
10 Tips for Improving the Mental Health of Older Adults
Maintaining mental wellness, enlisting the help of others when you need it and surrounding yourself with a supportive, healthy environment… Read more »
