Sundowning or Sundowner’s Syndrome is a relatively new term. Dr. Lois K. Evans, PhD, FAAN, RN, first coined the phrase in 1987. While it has not been listed as an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition...
Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our veins, arteries, organs and limbs. But many of us do not have a deeper...
There are some recreational activities that are just for fun and others that actively promote brain health, regardless of age. Puzzling is one of those activities that can not only be done on a rainy day, but actually has many benefits beyond relaxation. Puzzling?...
No matter our age, if we haven’t kept a personal health record in the past, trying to start one can feel daunting. What should be in it? How do we ever begin? Most critically, why is it important? What is a Personal Health Record (PHR)? A personal health record...
Autumn is soon coming and the days of thinking of tricycles as children’s toys have long since left us. These days, we see racer on the side of the road in their reclining bicycles, riding in tandem or even in packs. There are a large variety of adult tricycles...
What to do on a rainy summer evening? No matter the age, we all love a good bit of trivia. Playing trivia games, whether in person or even over the phone, Zoom or Skype has become a popular way to stay engaged, connected and have fun with the people whom we love. Next...
