Posts from 2017 December 13, 2017 Holiday Hallucinations “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” A familiar line to a much-loved song, however, for seniors and the elderly suffering from mental, behavioral or psychotic disorders, the things they see, hear, taste and feel might be more serious than a dream; they might ... Read More September 15, 2017 New Mom Care - Breastfeeding The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “hopes to empower women to commit to breastfeeding. This month we focus not just on the reasons why it’s important to breastfeed, but on how to make breastfeeding work for you and your baby.” Research suggests babies who are ... Read More August 01, 2017 New Mom Care - Adoption New moms come in all forms and babies enter their lives from varying sources. Adopting a child is just as exciting, rewarding, overwhelming and draining as the aftermath of giving birth, and the stresses of post-partum. Newborns entering the home, regardless of who gave ... Read More June 15, 2017 Senior Care - Heat Stress The weather has changed and although homes, offices and businesses are air conditioned, heat and humidity continue to affect our senior and elderly population. Heat stress, heat fatigue and hypothermia can cause nausea, muscle spasms, headaches and cold symptoms (sneezing, ... Read More May 01, 2017 Senior Care - Isolation Sitting mom or dad in front of the television can have the same effect as plopping a two-year-old in front of the cartoon channel. A whole aspect of a child’s development and a senior’s health depends on socialization and interaction. Many caregivers feel they are doing the ... Read More Page 1 of 2