Our population is aging. By the year 2020, the number of older adults over age 65 will be greater than the number of children under five. That is an historical…

It’s the beginning of cold and flu season and the newspapers are full of store fliers selling cold and flu medication to ease your symptoms. Did you know that many…

A clinical trial is a research study to determine if a particular treatment or medical strategy is safe and effective for the general population. These research studies occur in several…

Agnosia is a condition where individuals have difficulty processing sensory information. Typically the result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury or a dementia, Agnosia can come in many forms, including…

In August 2017, new legislation was signed into law that may change the way you view hearing aids and amplification devices. Most individuals are aware that prescription hearing aids can…

The news is full of stories of the ravages of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I read in yesterday’s paper that 150 assisted living and skilled facilities in Florida were forced…

When interacting with families, I often hear this question: “Why should we bother taking Mom to the doctor? We already know she is confused. Isn’t that just what happens in…

Just yesterday, I watched my 2-year-old grandson toddling joyfully through the house. He ran from one toy to another, falling down at times and popping right back up without a…

I’m a sports fan and especially love to read about head coaches. There’s a lot more than one would think that goes into being a great head coach. So, what…

In mid-July, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a week-long international conference in London, England. This event was the largest gathering of researchers from around the world focusing on progressive brain…

When I worked in an assisted living community many years ago I was touring a group of investment bankers through our memory care program. One of the bankers, with the…

“How does your mom take her coffee?” This is how I often start a conversation with a family member who is about to move their loved one into a community…