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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
The Benefits of Taking Health Supplements
Supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years because they are so easy to access and incorporate into daily life. They are convenient and a healthy way to supplement a diet that may not be providing all of your nutritional needs.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Longevity
Recreation Therapy For Dementia
Introduction Patients/Residents residing in LTC homes with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) or (responsive behaviors) often receive treatment with antipsychotic medication to alleviate these symptoms as they are the standard of care (Borisovskaya, Pascualy, & Borson, 2014). BPSDs are often seen as challenging for staff working with the aging population and the use of antipsychotic medication is often used for the benefit of the staff and not for the benefit of the older adult. With an aging population and an increasing number of older adults in Canada a greater proportion of persons with dementia will follow. Based on projections using data from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (Canadian Study of Health and Aging Working Group, 1994), the Alzheimer Society of Canada estimated that there would be 564 000 Canadians living with dementia in 2016. They also expected the number to rise to 937 000, an increase of 66% (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2016). The Canadian Foundation of Healthcare Improvement (CIHI) in collaboration with interRAI created the RAI 2.0 indicator for appropriate use of antipsychotics, approximately 57% of all LTC facilities in Canada provide routinely collected and reported data to calculate this indicator (CIHI, 2018). Using the number of individuals who do not meet exclusion criteria and who are receiving an antipsychotic on 1 or more days within the 7 days preceding their most recent LTC assessment, divided by the total number of individuals in the facility or region (CIHI, 2018). The exclusion criteria for the RAI 2.0 indicator are individuals with schizophrenia, Huntington’s disease, those with active delusions or hallucinations, and those at the end of life (all potential indications for antipsychotics). heterogeneity in underlying clinical populations, differences in age, severity of dementia (as measured by the Cognitive Performance Scale), and agitation (HQO, 2015) require adjustments to be made to compare rates across facilities or regions (CIHI, 2018). Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon, with partial reporting in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Manitoba long term care facilities currently have provincial rates of the RAI 2.0 indicator publicly reported which creates a troubling discrepancy across jurisdictions concerning the use of antipsychotics in LTC facilities with patients/residents without a diagnosis of psychosis. CIHI using the RAI 2.0 indicator estimated that 27.5% of long term care patients/residents throughout Canada are prescribed antipsychotic medication without a diagnosis of psychosis (CIHI, 2018). If antipsychotic reduction programs were to be put in place nationwide it would benefit over 100,000 people every year and save $5.2 Billion healthcare dollars over the next 30 years (CFHI, 2018).There is an alternative for treatment for BPSDs in the form of non-pharmacological interventions which are strategies used for preventing, reducing or eliminating behaviors without the use or in conjunction with pharmaceutical agents based on the needs, preferences, and functional abilities of patients/residents residing in long term care facilities (Cohen-Mansfield, Libin, & Marx, 2007), (Janzen, Zecevic, Kloseck, & Orange, 2013).
By 5 years ago in Longevity
Set Up Your Woodworking Shop In A Small Space Without A Nightmare Budget
They say a man is only as good as the tools he chooses to use. This statement is particularly true. Besides skill, your craftsmanship is largely determined by the tools you use. When you don’t know how to choose the right tools, you have a bigger problem in your hands. Having been a woodworker for the past 15 or so years, it is safe to say that I have seen and done it all.
By Daily Living Essentials5 years ago in Longevity
What is the Sunshine Vitamin?
“Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.” Walt Whitman Welcome to Autumn! Day-time gets shorter as night-time becomes longer. The sun went down today at 7pm. People are already wearing layers and boots. Cooler evenings are coming. The winter is when the human body is most likely deprived of sunlight, not just the ordinary sunlight but the UV light that plays a vital role in body functions. Sunlight shines on your skin and creates Vitamin D. Just as plants need sunshine for photosynthesis, humans need sunshine for so many body functions.
By Amber Faust5 years ago in Longevity
Amla – A Translucent Fruit With Nature’s Healing Therapy
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is packed with essential nutrients and delivers nature’s goodness for hair care, skincare, and detox the body. This fruit is known by different names i.e. Aamalaki, Aovla, Amalika, Emblic, Myrobalan, etc. Enriched with great nutritional value, this fruit is considered as a complete nutritious fruit. Indian folks consume this fruit raw or in the form of murabba, juice, candy, or Amla capsule. This small size round shaped green berry with translucent skin tastes tart to sweet.
By Pratima Srivastava5 years ago in Longevity
De Quervain Tenosynovitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Plan
De Quervain tenosynovitis is a consistent painful orthopedic condition affecting on the bottom of your thumb & the side of your wrist. Typically, it is an overuse related injury that is characterized by pain in your thumb & wrist area which is aggravated by gripping, writing, typing & other hand-related manual activities. If it’s left untreated, this pain may be spread through your arm as well.
By Oliver Jack5 years ago in Longevity
NURSES FOREVER
Biology may not have been your favorite subject at school, but knowing things like different blood cell types and causes for varying levels of these might be important to know. Don't worry if you don't remember much from biology class though! Keep reading to find out some important things you need to know on this topic. Specifically, we'll look at the significance of white blood cells and what role they play in your health and wellbeing, along with possible causes for a high white blood cell count.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Longevity
COOKING FOREVER
What it is Reishi mushrooms, also known as Lingzhi, are a type of mushroom famous in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. They are also known as the “mushroom of immortality”, and has been for more than two thousand years. These are extremely rare, and only 2 or 3 out of thousands of trees may have reishi mushrooms growing at their base. It’s tinted red and is kidney-shaped, often resembling the appearance of a fan.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Longevity
