Sanjana Musafir

Introduction In this article, I will discuss the differences between normal cognitive decline associated with aging and abnormal decline. Some people think that dementia is a normal part of the aging process, but this is not true. Aging brings predictable changes in cognitive function, but not all decline is normal. Some patterns reflect healthy aging, while others signal underlying disease. There are three broad groups of cognitive decline: age-associated memory impairment, mild cognitive...

Image of different textures based on the IDDSI standard via Blossom Foods Introduction My name is Sanjana, and I am currently a dietary aide at a local nursing home in my community. Before starting this job, I had no idea how drastically your diet can change as you get older. This experience has taught me about the different diets that residents require, and what I can do to ensure that every resident receives a meal that they can safely consume and enjoy. In this article, I will explore...

Image of nuclear medicine scans via Riga Technical University . What is Nuclear Medicine? The textbook definition of nuclear medicine is: "The branch of medicine that deals with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment." Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of radiology in which small amounts of radioactive material are used to diagnose and treat many different kinds of diseases. When you are given this type of exam, you take a small amount of radioactive...