How do sleep disorders affect people with dementia? Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia sometimes have trouble sleeping. The reasons for such sleep disturbances are unclear, but medical experts say…

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an effort by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to increase knowledge about an often-preventable disease. Continue Reading Go Blue and Get Screened for Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Learn about Elder Care Alliance’s mission and vision to introduce creativity that transforms workplaces and invididual jobs. Continue Reading Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

My time with Mercy Brown Bag has further opened my eyes to the realities of injustice and the ways that the systems in our country leave people out. Being born within a…

Those experiencing cognitive decline, with Alzheimer’s disease, brain injuries and other disorders that affect memory and reason may exhibit a range of emotions and behaviors at different times. If you are serving…

Are you or a loved one at risk for heart disease? Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, obesity and other factors can increase the chances of cardiovascular problems, but there are steps you…

Up to 5 million of those individuals may have low vision, which cannot be corrected with glasses or standard medical interventions. Glaucoma Awareness Month and Low Vision Awareness Month, in January and…

If you are a senior adult with type 2 diabetes, you may be at increased risk for bone fractures. A recent study revealed that skeletal problems due to diabetes may play a…

Human touch plays a role in promoting overall well-being for seniors with dementia. Research says that even five minutes of hand massage can reduce anxiety. Skilled human touch, often in the form…