Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of mortality and disability in the United States. Many people will require medical care and services due to the lasting impairments in…
Year: 2021
Great News Healthcare Professionals! Walking Rebuilds Your Brain!
It has been assumed for decades that walking is good for physical health. Only recently has it been discovered that it is beneficial for so much more, including repairing the…
Geriatric Nursing and LGBTQ+ Residents
Nurses have an ethical obligation to provide the highest quality of care to each and every resident, regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and gender identity. Perhaps their obligation…
Coping through Rumination and Positive Distraction
Life provides many opportunities for coping including disappointments, setbacks, and difficulties. How an individual copes is influenced by many a combination of genetics, the environment and culture. For instance, some…
Traumatic Brain Injury: What Senior Care Professionals Need to Know
Falls are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury among people 65 years of age and older. They are also responsible for the greatest number of TBI-related…
CBD and End-Of-Life Care
I have several years of experience in hospice and have seen many people experience pain, anxiety, depression and other harsh symptoms that take away from a peaceful death. Pharmaceuticals are…