A growing issue among the elderly is the fact, that, as medications pile up due to age-related illnesses, it can be difficult to remember and…
Are Your Aging Parents Taking Too Many Pills?
September 11, 2012
Category: Senior Health
The Reinvention Potential of the Older Brain
August 30, 2012
Reinvention is not a fleeting part of youth! According to former CNN correspondent and Fortune 100 leadership consultant, Mark Walton, our brains are wired for…
Dementia and Driving: A Short Scenario
August 28, 2012
There are often difficult conversations that families must have following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, including when to stop driving. This short film illustrates a great way…
Evidence-Based Medicine Recommendations
June 28, 2012
The Beers Criteria medication list has been updated to reflect new, evidence-based medication recommendations. The list includes potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly. View the…
Delirium: A Culprit Not Only During, But After Hospitalization
June 26, 2012
A hospital stay is often a subject of fear, especially for older adults; many are afraid that they will leave in a worse condition than…
Father’s Day Humor and Heart
June 14, 2012
Continuum extends our wishes to all the wonderful fathers in our community for a happy Father’s Day! This beautiful video will tug at your heartstrings…
15 Things Your Walk Reveals About Your Health
June 12, 2012
Your stride, gait, pace, and posture while walking can reveal surprising information about your overall health and well-being, according to an article by Paula Spencer…
Five Steps to Improve Diet for COPD Symptom Management
May 31, 2012
For a person with COPD, breathing burns ten times more calories than it does for a person without COPD. Eating larger meals early in the…
5 Steps to Improve Home Air Quality for Symptom Relief
May 17, 2012
The most important step a person can take to reduce COPD symptoms is to stop smoking. 85-90% of COPD deaths are caused by smoking. Because…
Tips to Breathe Easier with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
May 4, 2012
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s…