Kayla Gonzalez


About Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined the Empower Brokerage marketing team in early 2021. She creates content for the company websites and assists with various marketing campaigns. LinkedIn Profile

sundowner's syndrome
While individuals with dementia deal with memory loss, changes in personality, and decreased mental acuity, they may also experience a condition known as sundowner’s syndrome, or ‘sundowning.’ Patients with sundowner’s experience agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity during the nighttime. Although all people with sundowner’s have dementia, not all people with dementia […]

Explaining Sundowner’s Syndrome


light therapy
The fall and winter seasons are favored by many, however, for some, the upcoming months are the worst times of the year. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that is triggered by the change in seasons. Those with SAD are hit the hardest during fall and […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy


broken heart
Although it sounds like the title of a very sad country song, dying from a broken heart is possible… but not very likely. Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy is a “temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience.” The condition ultimately […]

Dying From a Broken Heart



healthy cities
Genetics and lifestyle are not the only things that contribute to your overall health! When thinking about the factors that affect your health, the design of your city is not one that many think of. However, the urban plan of where you live can have a significant impact on your […]

Living in Healthy Cities


Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month! Life Insurance Awareness Month, or LIAM, is a nationwide campaign founded by Life Happens in 2004. The purpose of the campaign is to inform the masses about the importance of obtaining adequate life insurance coverage and keep their loved ones protected. Questions to Ask […]

Welcome to Life Insurance Awareness Month




palliative care hospice care
While both palliative and hospice care provide comfort care for those suffering from advanced illnesses, they differ in the overall outcome. The purpose of hospice care is to manage the symptoms of a patient’s disease but has no curative intent. Palliative care, on the other hand, is comfort care that […]

Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between Palliative and Hospice Care


good and bad debt
We have always been taught that debt should be avoided at all costs, however, there are some forms of debt that provide positive financial benefits. If you want to make smart financial decisions, it is important to understand the difference between good and bad debt. What is good debt? Sometimes, […]

Understanding Good and Bad Debt


cardiac rehabilitation
Dealing with heart disease is no joke! As if having a chronic condition wasn’t enough on its own– suffering from heart disease can be detrimental to one’s mental health, social life, physical endurance, and self-esteem. Luckily, there is a way to combat that. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an outpatient program […]

What is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program?



ginger
Ginger can be found in spice cabinets and pantries all over the world, however, its commonality doesn’t make it any less extraordinary. Not only is it delicious, but it has health benefits that may help treat chronic issues! What is ginger? Ginger is a tropical plant from Southwest Asia. The […]

Learn What Ginger Can Do for You