Our thanks to the Sarasota-Manatee Herald-Tribune for allowing Rusty Blix, owner of Alderman Oaks, to be a guest columnist in the Sunday, October 8, 2017 (Opinion Section) issue of their newspaper. Following are the contents of his column. I support LeadingAge Florida’s challenging of Rick Scott’s order to install generators in all Nursing Homes and […]
Our thanks to Nicci Kobritz for contributing this article. Exercise may be more important than you think. Aside from benefiting your physical health, exercise—research shows—packs numerous cognitive benefits. Below, we’re covering the best benefits prolonged exercise has on your brain. #1: Exercise Improves Executive Functions Your brain’s executive functions are higher-level thinking skills. These skills […]
Our thanks to author Susan Garbett for contributing this article. The media and some commercials would have us believe that Alzheimer’s is just a disease of memory. We know it can also affect perception, behavior, personality, language dysfunction, visual and motor skills, and much more. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s should not be looked as an […]
Our thanks to Cheryl Brandi, DNSc, ARNP, NP-C of the Roskamp Institute Clinic for contributing this article. We all have those moments where we forget someone’s name, or where we put the car keys. These “senior moments” are understood to be part of the normal aging process. However, at what point should one be concerned that […]
Our thanks to Dr. Julio Cantero, Medical Director for the Center for Brain Health for contributing this article. The Center for Brain Health and Youthful Aging Home Health are valued Partners with Cornerstone LifeCare. Many of us are worried about memory loss. We often fear getting Alzheimer’s disease especially when there is a family history. […]
Our thanks to Julie Cook Downing, Founder of Caregivers’ Comfort Creations, LLC for contributing this article. In addition to being a Cornerstone LifeCare Consultant, Julie is a valuable resource to the community in providing products, programs, and services to individuals, families, and professionals faced with the challenges of caregiving. CAREGIVING IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD™ and […]
Cornerstone LifeCare Consultants are a valuable resource to assist in the often challenging and confusing process of making life decisions for yourself or your loved ones. At times it can be intimidating navigating through the maze of possible providers. It can be an overwhelming task to be responsible for knowing what needs to be done, […]
Thanks to Kevin Pillion, Esq., Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Founder of the Life Planning Law Firm, P.A. for contributing this article. The Life Planning Law Firm is a valuable resource in providing programs and services to Cornerstone LifeCare clients. The aging process presents a host of challenges and raises many questions for most. […]
