There will be times when leaders will have to go to the extreme to jumpstart a weary group of employees. Values, principles and beliefs related to the company’s culture are…
Year: 2021
Suicide Risk and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is characterized by experiencing mood swings from manic highs to depressive lows. Manic highs involve periods of high-energy, a reduced need for sleep and sometimes losing touch with…
Beware the “Institutional Creep”
Being a strong advocate of person-centered care, I sometimes fear that some senior care communities will drift back to their institutionalized ways. Whether it’s how nurses deliver care or how…
Paleo-Deficit Disorder
Are you feeling sluggish and fatigued much of the time? How about emotionally? Are you sad, indifferent or pessimistic about life in general? You could be suffering from “Paleo-Deficit Disorder”.…
Benefits of Exergaming in Senior Care Communities
As I make my way through various skilled nursing centers and assisted living communities, I get such a kick out of watching a group of seniors all playing the Nintendo…
Is There a New Alzheimer’s Drug on the Way?
The drug company Eli Lilly & Co. released a short summary of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug that helped people in a small trial. The name of the drug is Donanemab,…