Christine Dayton

CareFamily • 11th September 2026

Love, Loss, and Healing: A Daughter's Story

A narrative-driven story about a daughter navigating her mother’s dementia care while building a coordinated support system that preserves her mother’s dignity and quality of life. The piece combines intimate family storytelling with practical insights about caregiving, caregiver burnout, and the value of building a strong care team.

MentalHealth.com • 12th May 2026

Eldercare and Mental Well-Being

A senior’s emotional and cognitive needs are just as important as physical health. Eldercare plays a central role in addressing these needs by supporting mental wellbeing and nurturing a sense of connection and purpose. Beyond support with meals, bathing, or mobility, quality eldercare eases loneliness, preserves dignity, and encourages activities that keep the mind engaged.

MentalHealth.com • 15th January 2026

How Emotional Intelligence Improves Communication

Effective communication serves as the cornerstone for building strong personal and professional relationships. However, simply exchanging words is not enough. Clear, empathetic, and constructive communication helps people develop and maintain meaningful connections. Individuals with strong emotional intelligence are more likely to engage in thoughtful, constructive communication.

MentalHealth.com • 28th December 2025

Aging, Geriatrics, and Mental Wellness

The aging process brings a variety of changes to the body, mind, and daily life. Over time, these shifts can influence health, independence, and overall well-being. While some effects of aging are expected, others may signal health concerns that need attention.
Geriatric care focuses on understanding these differences and supporting physical and mental wellness and aging through compassionate, specialized care.

Salus Homecare • 5th August 2024

One-Page for Professional Distribution

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MentalHealth.com • 11th September 2026

MentalHealth.com - Selected Contributions

Here's the collection of my relevant work for MentalHealth.com. This also includes my author's bio.

5th August 2024

Why Choose Salus?

Salus Hospice is a nationally accredited team of providers offering quality, compassionate care when you are nearing the end of life. Our committed professionals are held to a higher level of accountability and the rigorous standards of the Joint Commission. Our goal is to neither hasten nor postpone death; rather, we provide comfort and dignity to those individuals with a medically documented life expectancy of six months or less so that they can spend this final stage of life surrounding by the people and things that they love the most.

salushomecare • 25th July 2023

Understanding Amyloid Beta Plaques and New Medications Combating Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired daily functioning. According to the National Institute on Aging, it currently ranks as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s is also a major public health challenge affecting millions worldwide. Combating Alzheimer’s is crucial and top of mind for scientists across the globe.

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salushomecare • 17th January 2023

Passing with Dignity - One Family's Thoughts on Hospice

Hospice care blesses lives and is a sometimes under used resource with immense benefits to seniors who are nearing the end of their life’s journey. It provides both the patient and their family members with essential support, reassurance and freedom from pain and discomfort so they can focus on continuing to make memories and live each day to the fullest.

salushomecare • 22nd March 2022

Life of a Hospice Social Worker

“People do their own work. We’re just there to help set the direction.”
Mary Hackman, MSW is an exemplary professional in geriatric care and hospice care. Her credentials are impressive, and her years of experience as a social worker grant her a level of expertise that’s difficult to match.