Many people don’t think of eating disorders as significant problems among elderly people, but they are. Good nutrition is critical for our overall health and wellness. Malnutrition among the elderly…
Author: Dr. Jim Collins
Theft in Senior Care and How to Prevent It
Senior care communities are places where residents are well cared for and safe. Residents can live their lives knowing that their needs will be attended to and families can rest…
Optimism and Longevity
As a gerontologist, I have always researched for elements and qualities in life that would promote health, aging and living a long and fulfilling life. What I have found, don’t…
Will Therapy Survive Under the Patient Driven Payment Model
Change is the name of the game in senior care and change is coming again. The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is being implemented on October 1, 2019. And, like the…
The Secret to Quality of Life? Good Relationships.
We all search for ways to improve our lives and bring greater quality to our days. Most of us are concerned about longevity and well-being. We want to live a…
Work-Related PTSD
Work-related stress and burnout effect numerous professionals including firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and healthcare workers. Many professionals would admit that their jobs are stressful every now and then or at…