Archive for the ‘Thought Provoking’ Category

Nursing Home Pianist Gives a Concert in Buffalo

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

A nursing home resident who traveled for years playing Jazz piano on the circuit has recently given a concert on stage in Buffalo. The story ... (Read More)

Hip Fractures and the Elderly

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

The chances of fracturing a hip greatly increase with age. Some estimates are that 90 % of all hip fractures occur to persons aged 65 ... (Read More)

Eating Fish Can Improve Brain Health

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Fish have long been known as “brain food” and a report from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine certainly gives credence to that claim. ... (Read More)

Caregiver Burnout Symptoms and Strategies

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

The population of the United States is aging and that fact is increasing the need for in home assistance for seniors. The baby boomers are ... (Read More)

Assisted Living Facility Construction is on the Rise

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Despite the continued slowdown in the residential construction industry there is one area of real estate development that has been on the rise – assisted ... (Read More)

Glen Campbell Tours with Alzheimer’s Disease

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

In what has been described as “brave,” Glen Campbell the famous singer and musician has gone on tour after revealing he has Alzheimer’s disease. In ... (Read More)

Heart Failure Therapies Could Save More Lives

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

There are a number of things that can reduce the risk of heart related health conditions. Participation in an appropriately designed fitness program like The ... (Read More)

Music Therapy has Many Benefits

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

We have utilized regular music therapy sessions for quite some time at The Wilsonville. We have seen very positive results in residents in our memory ... (Read More)

Increased Risk for Depressed Women

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

According to a recent study published in the journal Stroke women who are depressed or who have a history of depression are at an increased ... (Read More)

Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Difficult to Diagnose with Age

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

A recent study appearing in the journal Neurology shows that Alzheimer’s disease may be more difficult to diagnose in people over the age of 80 ... (Read More)