By: Jacob Gottlieb According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults age 65 or older may experience a fall each year. A fall can cause serious injuries such as head traumas or hip fractures. These slips or tumbles are the leading cause for fatal and nonfatal injuries in older [...]
Few seasons have inspired poetry and song as much as Autumn it seems. The crisp morning air, the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the smell of ripening apples and the taste of the fall harvest, all the senses are stimulated with the arrival of Autumn.[quote_box author="William Shakespear" profession="Sonnet 73"]That time of year [...]
We hope everyone is able to take a day off and rest and spend some extra time with family and friends on this holiday! From all of us at Centennial Adultcare Center, Happy Labor Day!
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 [...]