Activities

One more at bat

A nonagenarian and teenager bond over their time spent on the baseball mound.  Read More »

New media for seniors

Residents in one senior living community can share their stories and perspective on life through a new media publishing partnership.  Read More »

Keeping time

Resident blogger Kathleen Mears manages to keep track of time and wonders whether other benefits might benefit from clocks in their room, too.  Read More »

Guarded purse strings

Resident blogger Kathleen Mears manages her money with a close eye to keep track of her own spending and to make sure someone isn’t spending her money.  Read More »

Argentum releases memory care programs research

The white paper describes 39 innovative programs that are changing the way providers deliver quality care for those with dementia. Read More »

An enduring romance

It’s a simple story of love, but a love story for the ages. Read More »

Activities to help seniors thrive

A survey of Swedish nursing home staff found seniors who kept busy reported better well-being and were more engaged, highlighting the importance of staying active and retaining personhood. Read More »

Activities to prevent memory loss

Researchers observed seniors who pick up mentally stimulating activities, even later in life, can help protect themselves against mild cognitive impairment.  Read More »

A birthday surprise

A granddaughter brings her birthday party to the nursing home so grandma could join in the celebration.  Read More »

Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary

A continuing care retirement community helped plan a memorable evening in for a Pennsylvania couple still in love all these decades later.  Read More »

The pony express: Valentine’s Day edition

A Texas nursing home received a special delivery of some handmade Valentine’s Day cards.  Read More »

An odd couple

As Valentine’s Day approaches, resident blogger Kathleen Mears offers a glimpse of romance in the nursing home. Read More »

NH matches residents with Valentine’s admirers

A nursing home is asking community members to be residents’ valentines. Read More »

Brace yourself

Resident blogger Kathleen Mears was told for years she was unable to get new leg braces. When hers finally broke, she was pleasantly surprised to learn she was eligible for new custom ones.   Read More »

Seniors rally for Women’s March

A group of retirement community residents showed their solidarity by marching around the campus Saturday.  Read More »

The difficulty of going to the doctor

Senior Editor Nicole Stempak explores the problem of care coordination and how to help seniors access needed medical treatment.  Read More »

Brookdale community writes happy tale

One senior living community is now the forever home for a former resident’s dog. Read More »

A resolve to change

Blogger Kathleen Mears wants you to leap into the new year and suggests ways to set yourself up for success in 2017.  Read More »

Playing piano with Parkinson’s

A man with Parkinson’s disease has started playing piano at the hospital to the delight of patients and surprise of doctors.  Read More »

The challenge of getting around

Navigating nursing homes and Medicaid is never easy, but resident blogger Kathy Mears has had trouble getting around, literally. It took several visits and months to get her joystick adjusted and working properly—and caused an injury in the process. Read More »

Playtime revisited

A Minnesota couple, affectionately known as Grandma Rosie and Grandpa Dave, volunteer as foster grandparents at a local Montessori school. Read More »

Cooking up nostalgia

Grandma’s cooking brings back fond memories for Senior Editor Nicole Stempak who considers the power—and importance—of food traditions. Read More »

Finally, a side of hummus

SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears loves hummus. Rules prevent residents from keeping refrigerated food, so she’s advocated for activities to serve it for three years. Victory has never tasted so good. Read More »

Tis the season

Help residents get into the spirit this season by enjoying the festivities and remembering what is really important during the holidays.  Read More »

Learning never gets old for Fla. seniors

Residents of three Florida senior communities go back to school under a new program to inspire life-long learning. Read More »

Adapting anticipation for the holidays

Blogger Kathleen Mears fondly remembers Christmases of years gone by and is learning to make new traditions in the nursing home.  Read More »

Where there’s a wool, there’s a way—or hat

A group of resident knitters at a California retirement community are knitting hats for area homeless. Read More »

Carol of the children

First- and second-graders spent a day singing for nursing home residents and spreading Christmas cheer in Illinois.  Read More »

Don’t let Seasonal Affective Disorder make you sad

SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears reflects on the change of seasons and why she prefers them despite the dark, bitter cold mornings that make her want to go back to sleep.  Read More »

World’s oldest woman celebrates another birthday

Emma Morano, of Italy, celebrated her 117th birthday. She is the oldest person in the world, according to the Guinness World Records.  Read More »