Author Archives: Amy Seigel RN

Come On Dad, Don’t you Remember Me?

Posted ago by Amy Seigel RN

You live far away, Dad lives in South Florida and has Alzheimer’s Disease For those who have experienced Alzheimer’s on a personal level, we know how heart wrenching the disease is.

Proven Strategies to Get the Most Out of Life

Posted ago by Amy Seigel RN

As you get older, your body and mind change — it’s a normal part of aging that you don’t get much say in.

Falls are as Serious for Seniors as Strokes and Heart Attacks

Posted ago by Amy Seigel RN

Fall screening and prevention should be a regular part of health care for older adults, and all programs to prevent falls should include exercise, according to updated guidelines for preventing falls in the elderly.

Medicare's Preventive Services Just Got Better

Posted ago by Amy Seigel RN

As part of the health care reform law, starting Jan. 1, 2011 all seniors with Original Medicare now have access to many important preventive health services, and most of them won’t cost you a cent.

Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way

Posted ago by Amy Seigel RN

Research suggests that creating positive emotional experiences for Alzheimer’s patients diminishes distress and behavior problems.