Resident Care
Mourning before death
Families may be grieving how cognition or illness have diminished the capacity of a loved one, stirring up emotions that aren’t usually acknowledged until after death. Caregivers have an opportunity to ease the anticipatory loss or long goodbye to help families acknowledge their feelings, seek support and connect with one another before it’s too late.
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The benefits of cognitive therapy
Cognitive therapy offers caregivers a tool to determine an individual’s cognitive and functional level, which can offer specific therapy recommendations that can keep the person active, social and involved.
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How stress can cause weight gain in women
Researchers found stressful events can be linked to obesity, which is associated with several chronic illnesses.
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Therapy cap survives via congressional inaction
Congress recessed for the final holiday of 2017 without addressing the current Medicare therapy cap exceptions process, set to expire on December 31. Without the exceptions process or an alternative, therapists will not be allowed to provide services above the therapy cap in 2018.
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2018 resolutions worth keeping
A California senior living provider asks residents their goals for the year ahead.
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Synching memories through sleep
New research has found making memories may be tied to the synchronization of brain waves and that age and dementia can slow those rhythms down.
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Student nurses make the rounds
SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears writes about her experiences with nursing students doing clinicals at her nursing home.
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Pet therapy is for the birds
Senior living providers are learning a bird in the hand is worth a lot to seniors who suffer from loneliness.
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’Tis the season
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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Assisted living activities: From blankets to beer, variety is key
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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