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The Discovery of Naturally Occurring Living Communities (NOLC’s)
Historical Perspective: (excerpt taken from Force, L.T. et.al (2010). Mental Health, Specialized needs and Care found in Gerontology: An Interactive Text, NSS Press. “Over the last century, the treatment for persons with specialized needs, i.e., residential programs and day … Continue reading
Keeping Alzheimer’s Disease at Bay
Patterns: Treating Other Conditions May Stave Off Alzheimer’s, Study Finds By RONI CARYN RABIN Published: April 15, 2011 Older people suffering from mild memory and cognition problems may be less likely to progress to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease if they receive … Continue reading
Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
NIH SeniorHealth web page provides an excellent summary of the benefits of exercise in maintaining health and independence. The web address is: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/toc.html The information is well presented and provides suggestions to assist seniors on how to incorporate an exercise program into … Continue reading
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Walking to a Longer Life
“Want an idea of how long you’ll live? Check how fast you walk. Researchers who analyzed data in nine studies involving close to 35,000 people ages 65 and older say those whose usual walking pace was faster tended to live … Continue reading
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Act Like it Matters… Because it Does
Act Like it Matters… Because it Does Over the last century, the treatment for persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities, i.e., residential programs and day treatment options has changed dramatically. From a historical perspective, transitions in the family system, … Continue reading
Untapped: The Need to Blend the Systems of Care
Untapped: The Need to Blend the Systems of Care Adults with a developmental disability are experiencing an extended old age, and concerns have been raised that their increased longevity has created a demand for services and special attention that localities … Continue reading
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Do Unto Yourself as You Want to Do Unto Me
Do Unto Yourself as You Want to Do Unto Me: Aging in America is a process of becoming invisible. The ‘voices’ of the older population in America are muted and overshadowed by our focus on the value of ‘young’. In … Continue reading
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Naturally Occurring Living Communities (NOLC’s)
Naturally Occurring Living Communities (NOLC’s) in Connecticut. Continue reading