Using iPods to reconnect long-term care residents with their favorite music is a simple intervention with great upside potential and no side effects. They’re an inexpensive tool that can have a positive...
Mountain climbing, a metaphor for caregiving
By
Liza Berger
Aug 20, 2010
Recently, two leaders at Brookdale Senior Living scaled Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The purpose was to raise awareness of caregivers’ tireless work.
Barefoot seniors more likely to fall, study finds
Jun 25, 2010
A pair of recently released studies examines potential causes of falls. One study finds seniors’ footwear to be a factor, while another looks at ways to predict falls among Parkinson’s patients.
Studies highlight positive effects of caffeine on brain health
May 18, 2010
Caffeine helps us stay alert. Research suggests it also could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.