Mrs. June, a Greenspring resident, finds a new use for wash hanging on the line Sometimes less is more. In the case of 11 female residents of the Read More »
Needs for supportive services often change for seniors able to live at home. The stress of dealing with transportation, home maintenance, changes in Read More »
Photos courtesy of Ballard Healthcare Dancing a jig: Deirdre McNulty The Chinese Representative: Marilyn Pasetes Activities departments have been Read More »
Scooter The Invacare Lynx scooter allows users to accomplish daily activities with ease. Designed with a four-piece assembly/disassembly, it can be Read More »
It all starts in September, in a vineyard where the heavily laden vines bear round, plump, greenish-bronze scuppernong grapes ready for picking. Read More »
Whether sitting or standing, residents can play their favorite sport When the Nintendo Entertainment System premiered in the United States in 1986, Read More »
Across America, we adopt orphans from other countries, domestic-born babies, and foster children. We adopt highways. We adopt laws. These efforts Read More »
The number and severity of those currently and predicted to be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease are well documented but no less staggering. In the Read More »
It is not unusual for a resident in a CCRC to enjoy a weekly swim—except in this case, Emma Van Horn has dementia and lives in a secured assisted Read More »
Residents and staff enjoy the fresh air on a stroll around the campus It's a sunny springtime afternoon and a group of residents gather and wait Read More »
E-learning is taking hold in popularity in many fields, including long-term care. However, Fortune 500 companies, to take one prominent example, are Read More »
As continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) strive to incorporate whole-person wellness programs into their campus cultures, a recent national Read More »
Mary” had not spoken in more than five years. Her days were spent staring blankly down a hallway. Friendly passersby would greet her with an Read More »
Healthcare professionals who are working to provide and improve care and services for older adults living in nursing facilities are abuzz with talk Read More »
BY BRIAN GARAVAGLIA, PHD Keeping an ethical perspective on end-of-life issuesCaregivers can't necessarily look to paperwork for answers for Read More »
BY MICHAEL PELTIER, ASSISTANT EDITOR Serving an ace with restorative volleyball When residents at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Sarasota, Florida, Read More »
active lifestyles showcase Walking Device The ARJO Walker provides the optimum conditions to take that first step. It plays an important supporting Read More »
BY DAVID BARNARD Horseplay encouragedEquestrian therapy makes use of its "neigh"-sayers As an administrator, how often do you walk around your Read More »
As the rapidly falling snow swirls and blows around the courtyard outside the activities room at Menorah Park Center for Senior Living in Beachwood, Read More »
BY GENEVIEVE GIPSON, RN, MED, RNCTen steps for planning Nursing Assistants WeekSuggestions from the Career Nursing Assistants' Programs for the June Read More »
Setting boundaries with residentsBecoming close to residents, but not too close, takes wisdomBY ELEANOR FELDMAN BARBERA, PHD "Can you do me this one Read More »
Bathing as a Wellness ExperienceBathing area design features enhance independence and feelings of well-beingBY JULIE MOLLER, ASID, AND CARRIE Read More »
Live Concert Break Through Resident IsolationThe author's company brings residents and musicians together, up close and personalBY SUSAN E. Read More »
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