Let’s talk about sunshine and the incredible role that it plays in our well-being. Older adults, particularly nursing home residents, tend to get less of it than younger adults, but …
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Category: Mental Health & Well-Being
The “Invisible Epidemic” of Senior Drug Abuse: Telltale Signs & How to Stop It
Drug misuse among seniors has become an “invisible epidemic,” or so the government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration believes. No one really knows how serious this epidemic has …
Continue ReadingThe Power of Reminiscence in Helping Older Adults with Depression
One of the things I’ve heard said (and I often jokingly say myself) is that having children is a convenient excuse for getting to have a second childhood, to relive …
Continue ReadingManaging Problematic Behavior in Dementia Through the Power of Pleasant Events
In a previous post, I spoke about behavior management problems in dementia (also known as ‘behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia,’ or BPSD for short) and talked about both the …
Continue ReadingThe Behavioral Challenges of Dementia and How to Manage Them
At the nursing home where I work, approximately 50{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of the residents have some form of diagnosable dementia (which is now referred to as ‘major neurocognitive disorder’ in the current …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Physical Activity in a Senior Care Facility
Physical exercise is recommended for everybody, but perhaps no group of people is as positively affected by a physical activity plan as senior citizens. As the individual progressively ages, the …
Continue ReadingTips for Choosing a Pet for an Elderly Person
Pet owners, on the whole, are deeply attached to their pets. The owner values the emotional bond and the positive contribution to their wellness, such as having lower blood pressure …
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