Recent research shows you can communicate better with people who have Alzheimer’s disease by using music they find meaningful. Music can also help people with Alzheimer’s manage emotional distress and improve their ability to eat and swallow. An April 2018 study from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City reports that “objective evidence […]
Social workers touch the lives of millions of people each day, helping people to overcome life’s hurdles and live to full potential. The Social Work profession is expected to grow faster than average over the next seven years, with more than 682,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2026. Every March, we […]
In Psychology Today, Victoria L. Dunckley M.D. said too much screen time is creating subtle damage even in children with average exposure to TV, phone, video, computer, and other screens. Dr. Dunckley sees many children who suffer from sensory overload, lack of restorative sleep, and a hyper-aroused nervous system. These children are impulsive, moody, and […]
Reducing some germ-born illnesses is as simple as washing your hands. It’s an inexpensive, easy, and effective way to avoid catching a cold or the flu, if done correctly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, feces from people or animals is a common source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus. These […]
Far worse than the average “winter blues,” the phenomenon of depressive symptoms cycling with the change of seasons has been studied since the mid-1990’s. As we move into the fall and winter seasons, which are the most common seasons associated with this condition, here are some fast facts that the research has uncovered: About 5% […]
A recent study examining potential links between sustained cessation from cigarette smoking and risk for developing dementia, found compelling evidence that nonsmokers and long-time former smokers have a reduced risk for dementia compared to recent quitters or current smokers, relative to the length of time they have not smoked. The current study included over 46,000 […]
Episodes of depression can occur at any stage during the lifespan, and professional screenings for depressive symptoms are increasingly being incorporated into more settings – doctor’s offices, schools, community health fairs, etc. Recent research, however, suggests that there is plenty of work to be done to ensure that adults in the US are being screened […]
Aimed at speeding up the research and development of improved testing and treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, a coalition of philanthropists announced their commitment earlier this week to providing more than $30 million over the next three years to a newly created initiative, the Diagnostics Accelerator. The goal for this initiative includes funding innovative, ground-breaking research […]
Avid music listeners may have a general sense that music plays an important role in their health and overall wellbeing, and new research is providing scientific evidence to support this idea, particularly for older Americans. A recent study reviewed data on 5,797 participants aged 50 or older who self-reported a number of measures including how […]
Tomorrow, Thursday the 21st, is the summer solstice. With the long stretch of daylight sandwiched between the earliest sunrise and latest sunset, it is marked as the longest day of the year. It is also the annual awareness and fundraising campaign led by the Alzheimer’s Association, meant to symbolize the long journey that millions of […]
Can Exercise Help Cognitive Function in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s? Exercise training is frequently recommended to older adults as a way to promote overall wellness and brain health. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides specific exercise recommendations regarding time and intensity for adults ages 65 and older, but these recommendations have been mostly […]
Dr. Powell Appointed to Workers’ Compensation Clinical Council The Chief Medical Officer of MedOptions, Dr. Steven Powell, has recently been appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Clinical Council, which provides recommendations for high-acuity and pain management cases to an industry leader in innovative healthcare communications, Adva-Net. Using six years’ worth of data collected by Adva-net, this […]