Cool Facts About Moms For Mother’s Day
A brief history of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1907 by Anna Jarvis at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. She wanted to honor her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers and created the day originally as a way for mother’s to protest war. […]
Home Updates & Handyman Services That Can Save Your Life (And Your Wallet)
It’s Christmas time in Mississippi and my 75 year old aunt is decorating the house for Christmas dinner. Well, Aunt Sis might only weigh 90 lbs soaking wet, she is independent, healthy, and impatient. She decided to get a folding chair to stand on to finish hanging those lights. She had done it before and […]
Is Your Home Ready For Aging In Place? Ask An Occupational Therapist
For most people, our homes hold many cherished memories and life experiences. For the older population, their home often provides a sense of comfort, security, and independence. Research indicates that more than 77% of older Americans wish to remain in their home and community for as long as possible. Is your home currently safe for […]
Dehydration Prevention For Older Adults Living in Dry Climates
Click the link to download a .pdf copy of ElderHealth’s Dehydration Prevention presentation by Melissa Koon, ARNP. Below is the information from the presentation in blog format. Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% of water. The brain is around 85% water. A Loss of just 1-2% of total body water can impair brain […]
Ketamine: Is it a Cure? Behaviors in Dementia
No, unfortunately ketamine is not the cure for behavioral issues in dementia. There is no cure. However, while ketamine is not able to completely eliminate dementia behaviors it doesn’t mean that they can’t be managed with ketamine assisted psychotherapy. As with most things in life, managing behaviors is fluid and you will need a lot […]
How Sensory-Rich Experiences Can Help Caregivers Communicate Better With Dementia Patients
“Given the significant advancements in the field of neuroscience, it is now widely recognized that the different sensory-rich experiences human beings encounter every day help to ‘nourish’ the nervous system.” AJ Ayres, 2005 As anyone who has ever been around someone with a cognitive impairment can surely attest, communication can be a challenge. Another challenge […]
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy benefits and uses for Parkinson’s dyskinesia and depression
In the video, ElderHealth’s nurse practitioner Melissa Koon describes the benefits and uses of Ketamine in treating older adults with Parkinson’s Dyskinesia and/or depression. Learn about the origins and history. Ketamine was most known as the “buddy drug” used as a pain reliever and anesthetic in the Vietnam war. Safe enough for soldiers to administer […]