In assisted living facilities, nursing staff play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of residents. However, challenges such as off-label prescription use, high re-hospitalization rates, and elevated depression levels can hinder optimal care. This article...
As we age, mental health becomes increasingly complex. Among the older adult population, two significant conditions frequently emerge: depression and dementia. Though both can present with overlapping symptoms, they are fundamentally different in their causes and...
As more elderly adults suffer from the symptoms of dementia, their adult children often wonder what they can do to avoid falling victim to the brain disorder that takes their parents. Elderly adults are often unable to express the other health problems they...
2.5 million Americans reside in assisted living and nursing facilities across the country. All are under lock-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As expected, the residents are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety due to removed visits from friends and family,...
