The energy and nutrients from the food we eat are necessary to maintain health, quality of life, to prevent injury and disease, and to manage chronic illness. With the aging of the population an increasing number of older adults are living longer but many are affected by chronic conditions. Many of these conditions, such as […]
Alzheimer’s and related dementia’s have a profound impact on family members and the experiences of loved ones living with dementia. As neurodegenerative medical conditions progress they often demand increased attention to needs and environmental transitions can be imminent, but helpful. The stress and duress of change requires decision making, a lot of detail, and typically a […]
Orchard Senior Living Introduces Navigating Your Transition; Orchard’s custom program designed to help families during a difficult transition. Evaluate – Plan – Live is our recommended 3 step Transitions Strategy for families. The three 60-minute telephone or in-person appointments will provide conversation needed to discuss any lingering fears or concerns and then help you plan […]
Every person with Alzheimer’s disease experiences the disease differently, but patients tend to experience a similar trajectory from the beginning of the illness to its merciful end. The precise number of stages is somewhat arbitrary. Some experts use a simple three-phase model (early, moderate and end), while others have found a granular breakdown to be […]
Parkinson’s disease does not affect everyone the same way. Symptoms of the disorder and the rate of progression differ among people with the disease. Early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are subtle and occur gradually. For example, affected people may feel mild tremors or have difficulty getting out of a chair. They may notice that they […]
About 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. The disease strikes more men than women. The average age of onset is 60 years, and the risk of developing the disease increases with age. Parkinson’s disease is also more common in developed countries, possibly because of increased exposure to pesticides or other environmental toxins
What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? A Shortage of Dopamine Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die. Normally, these neurons produce an important brain chemical known as dopamine, but when the neurons die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine. This shortage of […]
What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? A Shortage of Dopamine Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die. Normally, these neurons produce an important brain chemical known as dopamine, but when the neurons die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine. This shortage of […]