mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease

Mild Cognitive Impairment & Alzheimer’s Disease By:  Anita Kamiel, RN, MPS

They are quips we hear often enough—when you forget a well-known name or where you left your keys: “I’m having a senior moment,” or, “My Alzheimer’s is setting in!” As we age, the body changes, including the composition of the brain making the elderly more prone to mild forgetfulness. Sometimes these memory slips are nothing…

aging-in-place with homecare

Aging-In-Place With Home Care by Anita Kamiel, R.N., M.P.S.

What Is Aging-In-Place? Aging-in-place is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”  The value of aging in place is recognized more now than ever before. There are psycho/social benefits of the elderly remaining…