Month: June 2020

Advance Care Planning for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

By Aretha Delight DavisPosted on June 22, 2020Posted in SERIOUS ILLNESSESTagged advance care planning, Alzheimer's disease, barriers, intervention, Mindset, Palliative Care, Public health

Reading Time: 4 minutesDementia is a term used to describe neurodegenerative brain disorders with symptoms that include a decline in memory, reasoning, and a gradual loss of the cognitive abilities needed to carry out daily living activities. These abnormal brain changes also affect behavior, emotions, and relationships. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80[…]

Help Frontline Healthcare Workers Manage their Mental Well-Being During a Pandemic

By Aretha Delight DavisPosted on June 5, 2020Posted in COVID-19Tagged Coping, covid-19, Frontline, Healthcare workers, Mental health, Mental well-being, Reducing stress, Resources, Tips, Warning signs

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe COVID-19 pandemic is an unsettling and anxiety-inducing time for everyone. Frontline healthcare workers are especially vulnerable to negative mental health effects as they continue to care for sick patients while dealing with worries about contracting the virus themselves and bringing it home to their families. Many are struggling with fears related to a lack[…]

Month: June 2020

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