It’s World Alzheimer’s Month this September, and we’d like to shine a light on the breadth and depth of Alzheimer’s disease here in the U.S. with fact...
In honor of Falls Prevention Awareness Week (September 18-24, 2022), here is a round-up of facts worth knowing about falls among older adults and nurs...
Bringing qualified behavioral and neuropsychiatric care consultation and into your nursing home care team can help with accurate diagnosis, patient-ce...
CMS plans to focus on behavioral health services through reform initiatives and updates to rules of participation for nursing homes. GuideStar Elderca...
Poor appetite and weight loss are not uncommon in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Alzheimer’s can amplify some of the common nutritional conc...
Decline in the sense of smell could be an early warning sign or predictor of Alzheimer’s disease, according to many studies.
Up to 7 out of 10 residents with dementia in nursing homes wander at least once. Risk of injury is high, and negative consequences can be profound. Le...
More than one million people in the U.S. are coping with Lewy Body dementia (LBD). Lewy bodies impact thinking, movement, behavior, mood, and sleep. A...
Supporting successful sleep is a powerful strategy for offering person-centered care for your residents with dementia. As a comprehensive medical grou...
