Fences and bridges can separate and reconcile groups
By Marianne Delorey©
Everyone has heard that birds of a feather flock together. It is a normal part of human nature to seek out people...
Aging healthfully can add quality of life to your years
By Judith Boyko
Advances in medicine enable us to live longer than our ancestors did. In the mid-1800s, for example, one’s mid-30s was the typical...
Wandering and dementia – aspects and the risk of falling
By Micha Shalev
Wandering, a complex motor, cognitive and behavioral disorder, is a common symptom among patients with dementia. A contemporary definition for wandering is:...
‘Rementia’ versus ‘Dementia’
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is conventionally defined in terms of neurological changes in the brain and an inevitable and progressive decline in the individual's cognitive...
10 things I have learned about managing care for someone else
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry...
The joys of a budget conscious summer
By Brenda Diaz
During the hot summer months, many seniors choose to stay at home and retreat by watching television and reading to avoid the...
What is Alzheimer’s Disease, and what causes it?
By Micha Shalev
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disease of the brain. It leads to the irreversible loss of neurons and the loss of...
Common types of dementia and their unique characteristics
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells or connections between brain cells. When making a...
Sundown syndrome affects majority of adults with dementia
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before people became familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia due to a loved one being stricken with either disease,...
Defining and understanding culture change
By Micha Shalev
Many senior living organizations are working to transform their institutional character into a home and community-like environment. This undertaking amounts to a...
