Tips for a Good Nursing Home Visit To help you get the most enjoyment from your time together, long-term care experts and a family caregiver offer guidelines for a successful nursing home visit. Here are some of their top take-home messages: Shared activities help break the ice. Working on a puzzle […]
Most people know little about the very rare condition of semantic dementia. It refers to a variant of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is an uncommon type of dementia that mainly impacts the frontal and temporal lobes (or front and side parts) in the brain, mainly leading to problems with mental […]
The Calorie Control Council reports the average American Thanksgiving dinner contains a whopping 3,000 calories. The snacks typically served before the feast may add another 1,500 calories. This is not good news for seniors living with serious health conditions. However, there are many ways to trim calories while still enjoying […]
Each house has chosen a time for their Resident/Family Christmas parties. Family and friends are welcome to join in the fun, so mark your calendars now! As the date gets closer, each house will have a sign-up sheet available for visitors. This is not a mandatory sign-up but will help […]
Family members often ask us for suggestions for Christmas gifts for residents. Here are a few suggestions: Magazine Subscription Hometown Newspaper Subscription Large Print Books//Puzzle books Adaptive Clothing Photo Album w/ Family Pictures Pictures to Hang on the Wall Small Book Shelf/Corner Shelf Bulletin Board/Wipe-off Board Puzzles Clock Radio w/ […]
Just a few reminders about decorating resident rooms for Christmas… Due to Federal Fire and Life Safety Codes, we cannot allow live evergreens in the facility. This would include real trees, wreaths, or porch pots. Nothing can be set on top of the over-the-bed lights, and you cannot completely cover […]
We welcome family members and friends to join us for any of our holiday meals. If you plan on joining us this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas, please let the nursing staff in your house know by signing up at the nurses’ station. The cost of holiday meals is $7. […]
Did you know that, according to Johns Hopkins, music can be considered medicine for your mind? There are many health benefits associated with music, from improved memory to stress relief, motivation, and even decreased pain from chronic illness. It may come as a surprise to you that something as simple […]
“This won’t go on for very long,” Sharon Hall said to herself when she invited her elderly mother, who’d suffered several small strokes, to live with her. That was five years ago, just before Hall turned 65 and found herself crossing into older age. In the intervening years, Hall’s husband […]
No matter your age, it’s never too late to get fit. These easy tips will help you get started safely and make it fun. What are the benefits of exercise for older adults? There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It […]