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Delirium: What is It and What are the Signs? » 2329

Delirium: What is It and What are the Signs?

Delirium is a state of mental confusion and disorganization. Delirium and dementia are different. This state of mental confusion and disorganization is found in older adults when they are experiencing a sudden or acute physical condition, or are recovering from surgery. It is sometimes called acute organic brain syndrome, acute confusional state, or mental fog. […]

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Depression, Dementia, and Delirium: What are the Differences? » 2329

Depression, Dementia, and Delirium: What are the Differences?

Depression, dementia, and delirium are colloquially referred to as the “3 D’s”. First, what depression looks like: a) sad mood, feeling worthless, hopeless, and helpless; b) loss of interest, decreased energy, and loss of initiative; c) feelings of guilt and remorse, preoccupied with disappointment and failure; d) disruptions in sleep and eating habits; difficulty with […]

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Caregiver Approaches when a Resident May Be Depressed » 2329

Caregiver Approaches when a Resident May Be Depressed

Seven Recommended Approaches when Interacting with a Resident Who May be Depressed A Word of Caution These are general guidelines, and not always be appropriate for all individuals. Judgement and sensitivity are always vital. This article is referenced in the Living to 100 Club’s new publication, Better, Longer & Happier: A Guide to Aging with […]

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A Periodontist Discusses Gum Disease and Its Prevention » 2329

A Periodontist Discusses Gum Disease and Its Prevention

In this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite Dr. William Levine to discuss the incidence of gum disease, its causes, and treatments. Dr. Levine has practiced the specialty of periodontic dentistry for over 35 years. He has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the way we treat and manage disease. We discuss why gum […]

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WellBe Senior Medical: Re-inventing At-home Care » 2329

WellBe Senior Medical: Re-inventing At-home Care

This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our listeners to an innovative home-based medical care program, WellBe Senior Medical. Our guest is Dr. Iyad Houshan. We discuss the benefits of at-home medical care with older adults who are faced with multiple and complex health challenges. Our listeners will learn about the “full risk” model of […]

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Relocation Stress Syndrome or Acute Stress Disorder? » 2329

Relocation Stress Syndrome or Acute Stress Disorder?

Relocation stress syndrome may occur in older adults following an abrupt change in living arrangement. It may develop following a traumatic event such as the sudden loss of a spouse or serious injury. However, the range of possible symptoms may escalate to a more serious disruption in one’s physical and mental health. In this case, […]

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Why Residents May Isolate when Moving to a Senior Living Community » 2329

Why Residents May Isolate when Moving to a Senior Living Community

There are many factors to consider when trying to understand a resident’s reluctance to engage in community activities. This article presents many reasons why residents may isolate in their community settings. Some reasons may relate to the feelings of loss of the former residence and friendships, while others may relate to the person’s own personal […]

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Activity and Disengagement Theories of Aging » 2329

Activity and Disengagement Theories of Aging

To better understand the challenges of increasing resident engagement in senior living communities, it will help to shed light on different theories of the “normal” aging process. These are Activity Theory and Disengagement Theory, and an extension of Activity, Continuity Theory. Of course, Activity and Disengagement are relatively in opposition to one another. However, they […]

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Motivational Interviewing » 2329

Motivational Interviewing

When involved with an individual who is struggling to cope with a personal challenge or problem behavior, a helpful technique may be Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is a specific approach to helping others create a change in their thinking or behavior. Important considerations in the MI approach are that change is internally directed by the […]

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