Aging in place is a common goal that many senior citizens share, but remaining at home while enjoying a higher quality of life often depends on an individual’s ability to remain independent. While some seniors enjoy a healthy, vibrant life well into the golden years; sometimes interventions are necessary, especially when illnesses or injuries cause Read More

A stroke results when a certain part of the brain has not been supplied with enough blood. When brain cells are not supplied with adequate blood, they begin to die. The death of the cells results to the loss of activities that were controlled by that particular part of the brain. The activities may involve Read More

In the Netherlands, a place exists where every single resident has dementia. While this may sound like a somber place to be, it is actually filled with hope, happiness and a perspective on humanity that puts a new face on the reality of Alzheimer’s and dementia. An Uncomfortable Topic of Conversation Dementia is a topic Read More

Parkinson’s is an often misunderstood diagnosis that brings about a loss of motor functioning, mobility and independence. For some, Parkinson’s follows a slow progression that causes decline over a period of 20 to 30 years. For others, Parkinson’s progresses quickly and impacts quality of life within 5 to 10 years. Parkinson’s – The Search for Read More