End of Life Issues
Explore the connection between fear of death and anxiety. Learn how this common fear can impact mental health, its causes, and practical strategies to cope with death anxiety and embrace a more peaceful perspective on life and mortality.
Behavior Modification
Hallucinations occur when a person perceives something that isn’t actually there. This could be anything from hearing voices to feeling physical sensations. It is important to understand the different types of hallucinations and the causes
End of Life Issues
Introduction: About Death and the Fear Behind It Death is an unavoidable part of life. No matter who we are or how we live our lives, death is always looming in the background, waiting to take us away one day. It's a concept that most of us fear
Medical Conditions
Learn about Restless Leg Syndrome Sleep Disorder: symptoms, causes, and effective treatments. Improve sleep and aging with our strategies.
Financial
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone authority to act on behalf of the principal. Common scenarios for POAs include managing finances and medical decisions for an elderly parent, or taking care of financial and legal matters while traveling abroad.
Aging In Place
Assistive technology helps people with disabilities gain independence and functionality. It comes in many forms, from low to high tech solutions, tailored to individual needs. Funding and resources are available for those seeking assistive technology support.
End of Life Issues
Introduction Palliative care and hospice are two important kinds of care available for people with serious illnesses. Both involve treating symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support, but they have some key differences. This guide will explain what palliative care and hospice are, the major differences between them, and why
Healthy Aging
A cane use is a common form of fall prevention for people experiencing issues with mobility. Whether it’s from a medical condition, age, or injury, using a cane can greatly reduce the risk of falling and minimize the severity of falls when they do occur. A cane is a
End of Life Issues
Introduction End-of-life care is a critical component of healthcare and should be seen as an opportunity for comfort, respect, and dignity. This guide will provide an overview of end-of-life care, how it can benefit patients, and the various services available to them. Financial considerations, common dynamics, and cultural considerations will
Lewy Body
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurological disorder caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain. While it’s not reversible, early diagnosis and proper management can improve quality of life and address symptoms effectively.
Lewy Body
What Is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)? Lewy Body Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and movement. It is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. LBD is caused by the abnormal deposits of alpha-synuclein protein in the brain, which disturbs
Alcohol Dementia
Alcohol dementia, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a neurological disorder caused by long-term alcohol abuse. It is characterized by memory loss, mobility issues, confabulation, and difficulty learning and retaining new information.