Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, affects some folks who have Alzheimer's illness and dementia. People with dementia who "sundown," encounter periods of increased confusion and agitation as the sun goes down; and occasionally through the night. Sundowning may prevent individuals with dementia from sleeping well. It might also make them more prone to wander. Sundowning is [...]
We hope that everyone has a chance to take a few moments today and reflect on today's holiday. Perhaps the greatest value of a life is to spend it for something that lives after it. On Memorial Day, we honor and remember more than a million Veterans who lost their lives on our behalf to [...]
For today’s aging population it is important to be informed about the options for Long-Term Care. In general, “Long-Term Care” is defined as helping individuals, of any age, with their medical or daily needs, over an extended period of time. Long-Term Care can be provided in various types of institutional facilities, in the community, or [...]
There is a substantial body of evidence about the effects stress can have on your body, both short term, and long term. When a person is placed in a stressful situation, there is a biochemical response in the body involving a plethora of hormones, and these hormones can have lasting effect on the body and [...]