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Brittney Pierce
Mar 104 min read
The surprising link between oral health and flu season
Flu season often is seen as a time for stocking up on tissues and staying warm, but for older adults, it can mean more serious risks....


Brittney Pierce
Mar 34 min read
How Memory Care Programs Can Reduce Hospitalizations
The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer's...


Brittney Pierce
Feb 243 min read
How to Wash Elderly Hair in Bed
There is something about having freshly washed hair and brushed teeth that just makes a person feel clean and ready to take on the day....


Brittney Pierce
Feb 172 min read
A Senior’s Guide to Beating the Winter Blues
February is here, bringing bone-chilling temperatures and seemingly endless gray skies. And while the cold weather and shorter days may...


Brittney Pierce
Feb 105 min read
How to Cut Processed Foods Out of Your Diet
Modern nutrition science increasingly points to the significant health risks associated with processed foods. While seemingly harmless,...


Brittney Pierce
Feb 37 min read
Considering Memory Care: Recognize the Signs and Initiate a Conversation
Caring for a loved one who is experiencing memory loss or cognitive decline can be an emotionally and physically taxing experience. As...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 292 min read
Goal Setting
It’s not just the attainment of a goal that should desired, but also embracing the path, the journey. D iscipline is important to attain...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 293 min read
Feeling Responsible for Elderly Parents Happiness
When caring for an elderly parent, it may begin to feel like everything is suddenly your responsibility — including your parent’s...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 135 min read
Understanding PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 113 min read
10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year
From cookies to cocktails, most of us tend to over-indulge during the holidays. As we head into the new year, it’s the ideal time to...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 102 min read
What is Sundowning in Dementia?
Understanding the intricacies of dementia can be challenging, especially when it comes to specific symptoms like sundowning. This...


Brittney Pierce
Jan 94 min read
The Connection Between Gut Health and Aging
Among the key players in maintaining health as we age is the gut microbiome—a community of trillions of microorganisms living in the...