“Music imprints itself on the brain deeper than any other human experience. Music evokes emotion and emotion can bring with it memory” and “brings back…
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Home Health St. Louis, MO: Sleep Disorders in the Elderly
July 12, 2012
The National Sleep Foundation has reported that 24% of people aged 65-84 have been diagnosed with four or more medical conditions. In general, people with…
Barth Holohan in the St. Louis Business Journal
July 10, 2012
In 2007 Barth Holohan was awarded the St. Louis Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40 Award for his growing business, Continuum. In the spirit of celebration of…
Alzheimer’s “Village”
July 3, 2012
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…
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…