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November 18, 2024 — November is National Home Care & Hospice Month, a time to recognize the essential roles that home health care and hospice play in providing compassionate, personalized care in the comfort of your own home. These services not only improve quality of life but also support individuals and their families during times of illness, recovery, and... Read More
October 7, 2024 — Staying on top of medication management is important for everyone. But with age, we often find ourselves juggling multiple prescriptions – each with its own set of instructions, timing, and dosages. Although it can feel overwhelming, it is vitally important to take medications properly. Poor medication management can lead to a variety of health risks... Read More
June 17, 2024 — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with younger individuals, particularly those who have experienced combat. However, this challenging and often debilitating condition does not exclusively affect the young. Seniors can also be susceptible to PTSD, a fact that is sometimes overlooked. As we observe PTSD Awareness Month, it’s important to highlight some of the... Read More
January 20, 2024 — Whether they work in retirement communities like Charlesgate, nursing homes, senior centers, adult day programs, or healthcare facilities, activity professionals create vibrant and fulfilling environments. Their job is to create enrichment activities that contribute to person-centered, person-directed care and quality of life. This year’s National Activities Professionals Week is January 21-27. It’s a great time... Read More
November 6, 2023 — As we age, we may need a little help, or we may need a lot of help – especially toward the end of life. November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a great time to learn how these two types of health care services ensure people can live their best life as long as... Read More
August 20, 2023 — Just under 60 million adults in the U.S. are 65 or older – that’s about 16.8% of the nation’s population! Monday, Aug. 21, is National Senior Citizens Day and a terrific excuse to give more love and attention to the elders in your life. President Reagan established National Senior Citizens Day in 1988, proclaiming “For... Read More
June 28, 2023 — June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. As part of the campaign to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and help those with the condition, it’s important that we all know ways to support those living with PTSD, whatever their age. What is PTSD? When a very stressful, frightening, or distressing event occurs, it’s normal... Read More
May 23, 2023 — Over 4 million nurses in the United States provide tremendous care for those who need it. Nurses are particularly important in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) where care is often complex and an individual’s health status may change quickly. To celebrate Nurses Month, here are 10 facts about skilled nursing facilities. Outside of a hospital, SNFs... Read More
March 16, 2023 — March is Women’s History Month! Since 1981, U.S. presidents have celebrated women’s contributions to American history in a variety of fields. So, it’s the perfect time to honor female leaders who have made a difference in caregiving. Here are three women who changed caregiving for the better. Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord... Read More
February 28, 2023 — “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” – Ludwig van Beethoven We all know how powerful music can be, and many of us use music to mark important moments in our lives like weddings and graduations. End-of-life is also an important moment with more people – and organizations – incorporating music... Read More
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