Elaine Howley |
February 6, 2020
A trip to the virtual casino may provide lonely seniors with a real sense of community. Online "social gaming" can represent an opportunity for your facility to provide additional engagement and social opportunities to your residents.
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Elaine Howley |
January 23, 2020
Provide a variety of opportunities for your residents to continue learning well into their later years.
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Elaine Howley |
December 12, 2019
Integrating families and the wider community can make a potentially lonely time brighter for residents.
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Elaine Howley |
November 21, 2019
More than just feeling blue, these conditions can threaten the health of your residents.
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Daniel Lummis |
October 24, 2019
Frequent contact with pets has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, enhance mood, and boost feelings of interest and enthusiasm.
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Elaine Howley |
September 24, 2019
It’s not always easy, but bringing the outside world to your residents can benefit everyone involved.
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Nicole Stempak |
December 28, 2017
A California senior living provider asks residents their goals for the year ahead.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 27, 2017
Senior living providers are learning a bird in the hand is worth a lot to seniors who suffer from loneliness.
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Kathleen Mears |
December 22, 2017
SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears reminisces of holidays past spent at nursing homes, a reminder that this may be the most difficult time of year for some residents.
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Bingo and movie night aren’t enough to keep most residents engaged and happy. Activity professional Susan Rauch shares unconventional ideas for expanding your activities offerings.
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Memory care was top of mind for all provider sectors this year. The introduction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ dementia-focused surveys, updates to the RAI Manual and definition changes in the state SOMs gave providers many reasons to improve their quality of care for residents with cognitive decline.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 18, 2017
A Boston startup is helping residents stay involved by bringing conversations up close and personal to combat hearing loss.
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Northwestern University researchers have found a relationship between brain health and positive relationships in a study of social butterflies age 80 and older with sharp memories.
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Nicole Stempak |
December 14, 2017
Make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year by using time-honored traditions and faith-based celebrations to engage residents with dementia.
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Kathleen Mears |
November 27, 2017
SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears shares how she wishes she had more connection time with her local church.
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Kathleen Mears |
November 20, 2017
In a year filled with changes, many of which were unexpected, SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears reflects on a relationship that has brought her good tidings of great cheer.
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A Michigan retirement community is raising money and getting ready for the new year with a classic Hollywood twist.
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Nicole Stempak |
November 13, 2017
Kevin and Avonte’s Law would renew and expand resources for family members, first responders to find missing loved ones who wander, including those with dementia.
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Nicole Stempak |
November 6, 2017
Residents with dementia made toys for children in Texas who were affected by the hurricane.
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Pamela Tabar |
October 19, 2017
Artists create life-like dolls to awaken nurturing instincts in residents who participate in doll therapy.
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Pamela Tabar |
October 19, 2017
Robotic pets are putting a high-tech spin on the calming power of cuddles--and senior care providers are buying.
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Nicole Stempak |
October 12, 2017
It’s a doggone heartwarming story of how pet companions can fight depression and reduce isolation.
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Nicole Stempak |
October 9, 2017
Eldergrow is bringing the outdoors inside and sowing joy and purpose for residents.
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Caregivers need to reserve a bit of time in their busy days to appreciate a crucial senior care asset—themselves.
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Senior care keeps evolving to meet today’s ever-changing standards, but the influx of baby boomers into assisted living may one of the biggest catalysts for procedural reevaluation yet.
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Kathleen Mears |
September 25, 2017
The decision to go gray may have been the easy part. Blogger Kathleen Mears writes about the year-and-a-half long process of growing out her roots.
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