Dr.Dennis Petersen

The holiday season is notorious for causing an increase in depression for many people. In fact, the number of hospital admissions for the diagnosis of depression rises dramatically from Thanksgiving through Christmas and into the New Year.

A skilled nursing facility is a type of convalescent home that provides continuous care to its residents. Skilled nursing facilities can provide a wide variety of support for patients, including wound care, diabetes management, medication monitoring, and more. In addition, some nursing home facilities offer specialized care for Alzheimer’s patients or others with dementia.