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12 Tips When Your Resident Has Hearing Loss

March 15, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home resident hearing loss

According to the National Institute on Aging, 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74, and nearly half of all people over age 75 have difficulty hearing. This means you’ll encounter lots of people living with hearing loss when you volunteer at the nursing home.

Sadly, hearing loss can lead to many problems for our residents. These include social isolation, communication breakdown, frustration, and depression. Even more unsettling, several recent studies suggest that hearing loss can speed up the progression of dementia.

Creative Acts Of Kindness For April

March 12, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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How are your residents coming along with their Acts of Kindness for this year? If you missed any of the previous posts, you can find them here:

January

February

March

Now let’s look at possibilities for April:

1. Does your city have a community garden? Invite your residents to create row markers for people in the program. You’ll find lots of fun ideas on this site.

4 More Award Winning Long Term Care Programs

March 9, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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best nursing home programs

Last month, we looked at four innovative long-term care programs that received awards from ICAA (International Council On Active Aging). As promised, this month I’m featuring even more award-winners.

Do you see something you might like to initiate at your own facility? Great! I’ll include a link to each site, so you can contact the organization directly for more information.

A Guide To Weighted Blankets

March 7, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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weighted blankets for elderly

While weighted blankets have been around for many years, I’ve recently noticed that they’re growing in popularity. So, this seems like a good time to look at the benefits of weighted blankets and a few options for purchasing one of your own.

What is a weighted blanket?

These blankets contain small pellets (usually glass or plastic) that create a gentle, even pressure across your body. Many people describe the sensation as similar to getting a hug or being held. Known as Deep Touch Pressure, this causes our bodies to release chemicals that promote relaxation.

20 Ways To Thank Volunteers

March 5, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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We volunteer because we want to make a difference. We do it because of the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others. We keep coming back because we love what we do. Yet, it’s always nice to hear that we’re appreciated.

National Volunteer Week is coming up from April 7-13 this year. What is your organization doing to show appreciation for its priceless volunteers? I would love to see your ideas in the comment section!

In the meantime, please check out these 20 suggestions for thanking volunteers during Volunteer Week and all year round:

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What is a weighted blanket?

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