by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Initiative on Depression in Late Life Everyone feels sad or blue sometimes. It is a natural part of life. But when the sadness persists and interferes with everyday life, it may be depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing older. It is a treatable medical...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Caring for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Alzheimer’s disease, a disorder affecting the brain, is the leading cause of dementia. Characterized by memory loss, impaired judgement, loss of language skills, and changed personality, the disease...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Understanding the Most Common Dementing Disorder Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Introduction Everyone forgets things from time to time. Occasionally misplacing keys, forgetting a name, or remembering a birthday two weeks late is not cause for...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Misuse Substance Abuse and Misuse Among Older Adults Prevention, Recognition, and Help As we get older, our bodies begin to react differently to alcohol and medications than when we were younger. Many older people take many different medications,...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Coping with Depression and the Holidays Facts About Depression The Holidays After the Terrorist Attacks Nursing Home Residents For most of us, the holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, celebrate, reflect on the past and plan for the future. However,...
