From the article “Alzheimer’s Disease: Dutch Village Doubles as Nursing Home”: A Dutch village dubbed “The Truman Show” for dementia patients is getting praise from…
Alzheimer’s “Village”
July 3, 2012
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Evidence-Based Medicine Recommendations
June 28, 2012
The Beers Criteria medication list has been updated to reflect new, evidence-based medication recommendations. The list includes potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly. View the…
Delirium: A Culprit Not Only During, But After Hospitalization
June 26, 2012
A hospital stay is often a subject of fear, especially for older adults; many are afraid that they will leave in a worse condition than…
Tips to Save a Relationship From Caregiver Stress
June 21, 2012
Caring for a loved one is rewarding in many ways, and can often strengthen a relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care. However,…
The Amazing Power of Music: Creating “Awakenings” in Dementia Patient
June 19, 2012
Music is a powerful medium, possibly more powerful than we realize. Recently, Henry, an Alzheimer’s patient, became an Internet star after a clip from the…
Father’s Day Humor and Heart
June 14, 2012
Continuum extends our wishes to all the wonderful fathers in our community for a happy Father’s Day! This beautiful video will tug at your heartstrings…
15 Things Your Walk Reveals About Your Health
June 12, 2012
Your stride, gait, pace, and posture while walking can reveal surprising information about your overall health and well-being, according to an article by Paula Spencer…
What It Takes to Move an Elderly Parent into Your Home
June 7, 2012
When considering bringing an elderly parent into your home, there are more things to consider than just space. Caring for another person takes time, patience,…
You are Cordially Invited to Continuum’s Ten Year Celebration!
June 5, 2012
We are celebrating our 10th anniversary with a Wine & Chocolate Open House! Please stop by the Continuum office on June 6th from 4–6 pm…
Five Steps to Improve Diet for COPD Symptom Management
May 31, 2012
For a person with COPD, breathing burns ten times more calories than it does for a person without COPD. Eating larger meals early in the…