Can seniors be bullied? Yes! And they can be bullies. What is senior bullying? Why would adults bully anyone? What can we do to prevent it? How can we intervene to put a stop to it? People who live in assisted livings, skilled nursing facilities, and independent living communities have for the most part primarily lived their lives independently in their own homes. They may have had plenty of space and privacy and now they are living in an area where they don’t have as much sp

Alzheimer’s is a diagnosed disease that has become known around the world. Alzheimer's is associated with genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain cells over time. At the initial stage of the disease, forgetfulness and mild confusion is seen. Over time, recent memories also start erasing. Advanced stage symptoms vary from person to person. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Medication can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progr

Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s include confusion, short term memory loss, mood swings, and difficulties using language. Eventually, the brain becomes so damaged that bodily functions become impaired, leading to death. While Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are not fully preventable, some everyday actions can help reduce the risk of dementia. Full-body health that honors physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing plays a large r

Older adults often experience progressive decline in everyday function when they are not actively working to continue to build and keep their strength up. Cognitively complex tasks like dialing a telephone and functional tasks requiring gross motor function such as walking and getting up out of a chair are tasks that can be taken away from an individual before they even realize it. Certain health conditions may even accelerate decline in everyday function. Interventions addre