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Activities for People with Dementia
Everyday activities can become too difficult for older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. That’s why failure-free activities for people...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Mar 26, 20193 min read


Reminiscence Therapy
Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia. Reminiscing is when someone shares memories from the past. Typically, with Alzheimer’s...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Mar 19, 20194 min read


A Day In The Life...
In honor of National Kidney Month, we wanted to give readers a peak into the daily life of nephrology nurses. Of course, especially in...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Mar 12, 20192 min read


Improve Your Well-being During National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. This is an opportunity to learn more about healthy eating and improve one’s well-being. Eating right...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Mar 5, 20192 min read


4 Things You Should Know About Heart Health for Seniors
February is American Heart Month, offering everyone an opportunity to think about their heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Feb 26, 20192 min read


A Glossary of Common Senior Living Terms
If you are the caregiver for an aging loved one, you have probably wondered what many of the acronyms and terms used in the long-term...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Feb 19, 20194 min read


DASH Diet
Eating a low salt diet can provide you with a multitude of health benefits. Likewise, so can eating certain minerals like calcium and...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Feb 12, 20192 min read


Common Reasons Seniors Visit the Emergency Department
Growing older doesn’t mean you have to give up enjoying life. But the aging process does bring inevitable changes so it’s important to...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Feb 5, 20192 min read


Types of Dementia
Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most common type of dementia. But it is only one of many...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Jan 29, 20192 min read


Understanding Inpatient Versus Observation Status When a Senior Is Hospitalized
If you or a senior you love has been hospitalized recently, you might have been surprised to learn the hospital stay was classified as...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Jan 23, 20192 min read


Maintaining a Healthy Brain from A to Z
If you’ve watched a friend or family member battle Alzheimer’s or a similar form of dementia, it’s probably made you worry and wonder...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Jan 16, 20194 min read


How to Manage Agitation When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can come with many challenges. From wandering to sleep disturbances, caregivers often...

Brittney Chapman, Clinical Community Educator
Jan 9, 20192 min read



























