Stephen BoulangerMar 4, 2020Debunking Rumors About COVID-19 Correcting the rumors spread about the Coronavirus and understanding the facts on how to avoid contraction.
Derry McDonald, PharmD Candidate 2019Mar 6, 2019The Risks of Benzodiazepine Use in Older AdultsDespite many clinical guidelines and studies warning of the risks associated with benzodiazepines, agents such as lorazepam (Ativan®) and...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerNov 9, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part 6Special Populations: Asthma Can someone who suffers from asthma exercise? For some people, exercise can trigger shortness of breath or...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerSep 20, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part FiveSpecial Populations - Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus is a growing concern in our healthcare industry. According to the American Diabetes...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerSep 5, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part FourOver the next several articles, we will be exploring exercise recommendations for residents in “Special Populations”. These residents...
Tiffany Siu, Pharmacy InternAug 8, 2017Flu Prevention and Tamiflu Use in Long-Term CareFlu season is upon us and since the flu is a serious concern for older, high risk patient populations, awareness and prevention of the...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerJul 25, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part ThreeAs people grow older, they often worry about having enough money to live their golden years in a fashion they are accustomed to or as...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerJul 11, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part TwoDesigning an exercise program for seniors is a balancing act. Not only should cardiorespiratory, strength and flexibility be evaluated,...
Kristina Walker, Certified Personal TrainerJul 10, 2017Aging Gracefully; Maintaining Vitality: Senior Fitness Series Part OneIt's no secret that America is aging. By the year 2030, the number of individuals 65 years and older will increase to 70 million. The...
Kristina WalkerJan 26, 2017Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 8: Traumatic Brain Injuries In this series, we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve...
Jacqueline Ho, Pharmacy InternDec 1, 2016Urinary Tract Infections in the ElderlyUrinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most commonly seen bacterial infection among the elderly population. Urinary conditions can...
Kristina WalkerNov 29, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella? (Interview)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a little known and misunderstood diagnosis. In our last newsletter article, we covered an overview...
Kristina WalkerNov 8, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 7: Wernicke-Korsakoff In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve treatment in...
Kristina WalkerOct 25, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 6: Beriberi Disease In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve treatment in a...
Kristina WalkerOct 11, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 5: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve...
Stephen BoulangerSep 1, 2016Medication EducationEducating residents and their family members/responsible parties about medication services is vital as they make important decision...
Kristina WalkerAug 30, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 4.3: Pick's Disease Symptoms In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve...
Kristina WalkerAug 2, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 4.2: Pick's Disease Symptoms In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to improve...
Kristina WalkerJul 19, 2016Series: What's Under the Dementia Umbrella?Part 4.1: Pick’s Disease Overview and Breakdown In this series we are taking an in-depth look at the various types of dementia and how to...
Kristina WalkerJul 7, 2016Dementia Series: Link Between Proton Pump Inhibitors & DementiaProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are often used to treat elderly patients for heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcers....