The term, ADL was formulated in the 1950s by an internationally renowned geriatrician, Sidney Katz. He had been testing and measuring the physical functioning of his patients with disabling conditions. He wanted to help healthcare providers assess their patients while simultaneously restoring his patients’ independence. A few years later, the Katz ADL Index has lent […]

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting seniors. Seniors have to deal with an increase in mortality rates, physical ailment, chronic illness, insomnia, and a decrease in mobility and independence. There is no doubt that social distancing will exacerbate already existing feelings of anxiety and depression among seniors. In a study conducted […]

In response to the growing concerns about the COVID-19, we are taking steps to keep people in our community are updated and informed about best practices to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy. We know it can be disheartening to go through the recent media updates and know that your loved one(s) […]

The Positive Psychology Institute describes positive aging as “the process of maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life as you age.” It is a way of living than a state of being. In other words, it’s approaching life’s challenges with a positive attitude. We believe […]