They’re common concerns in older years: fatigue, sleeping problems, lack of appetite. And sometimes, they’re written off as just that. Yet for as many as…
When Mom Feels Sad: Is it More Than Just a Case of the Blues?
August 3, 2018
Tag: Mental Health
The Alarming Side of Dementia In the Elderly – When Grandpa Gets Arrested
September 8, 2017
It is incredible – a kind, occasionally perplexed grandfather with Alzheimer’s disease getting handcuffed and put under arrest. And yet that very scene is occurring…
Continuum’s Home Care Team Honors Those Suffering with Mental Illness
October 17, 2016
Not a topic to be discussed in most social circles, and with plenty of stigmas attached, mental illness, in one form or another, affects at…
Scientists Searching for a Cure to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s with Human “Mini-Brains”
April 1, 2016
Every day there are more and more breakthroughs and advances in modern medicine. Doctors and scientists all over the world, in all different fields, are…
Brain Implant for Memory Restoration Could Be Ready in Two Years
July 15, 2014
The effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia, particularly memory loss, are tragic. However, there is a brand new brain implant being developed that could help people…
Brain May Flush Out Toxins During Sleep
January 7, 2014
A good night’s sleep is important. It helps the body rest so that it will be fresh and ready to go the next day. However,…
The Nutrition of Mental Health
September 19, 2013
It’s Healthy Aging Month, a great time to take stock of your health and learn new ways to improve your mind, body, and spirit! The…
Senior Health Classes Cut Hospitalization Rate
June 26, 2013
Education is not only the key to success; it’s also the key to reduced hospitalization for older adults! A 2010 pilot program in West Alabama…
Upside to a Positive Attitude
May 1, 2013
Being positive isn’t just a good idea; it’s good for you. In fact, a recent study has proven the old saying, “You’re only as old…
Puzzling vs. Exercise: Which Creates the Bigger Brain?
February 25, 2013
Mental stimulation is important in helping keep the brain sharp, but a recent study shows that there might be another element that’s even more important…