According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people suffering from dementia will wander, reporting that “anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering.” This is a common...
Did you know that May is “Get Caught Reading” month? This was a national initiative created by the Association of American Publishers aimed at encouraging readers of all ages to discover, or rediscover, the...
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. Traditionally, this vitamin deficiency has been associated with rickets which is a disease that causes the bone...
The holidays are a special time of gatherings. Families and friends come together from near and far to connect and celebrate. It can also be challenging, as those with limited mobility and other health...
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. As Alz.org notes, at that time, fewer than 2 million Americans had the disease, but now there are nearly 5.4 million...