Category: Senior Care

Many neurological disorders like traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and Parkinson’s disease, are associated with chronic impairment in physical and mental dependence and activities of daily living. The level of…

Falls increase with age and occur more often in skilled nursing than in any other setting. Despite good care, falls appear to be inevitable due to advanced age, frailty, cognitive…

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and around the world and one out of every cardiovascular disease-related death is due to stroke. Depression is most…

It’s been estimated that between 50% to 80% of residents living in skilled nursing homes around the country have some form of dementia, mainly Alzheimer’s disease. It is also well…

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer’s disease. It is also the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It has been known for some time…

Aging can take many paths throughout one’s lifetime. Some older adults will age well, with few major health problems and others will experience poor health with numerous comorbidities and medically…