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Creative Acts Of Kindness For February

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Did you have an opportunity to try a couple of the acts of kindness for January? I would love to see you post your experiences in the comment section!

When your residents do acts of kindness in February, they’ll join people from around the world in touching the lives of other people. That’s because International Random Acts of Kindness Week falls on February 10-16 this year.

Check out these fun acts of kindness your residents are sure to enjoy:

1. Color pictures for Color A Smile. Pictures will be distributed to nursing homes as well as to military personnel. You can also request pictures to be sent to residents at your nursing home who could use a smile.

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Where To Find Lower Prices On Activity Supplies

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S&S Worldwide is one of the most popular places to order supplies for nursing home activities. Recently, I was surprised to discover that you can often buy their products at lower prices by going through Amazon.

So, if you’re shopping for activity supplies, I encourage you to check out both sites so you get the best price. These are a few examples of products I found at lower prices through Amazon. (Prices subject to change.)

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How Libraries Enrich The Lives Of Nursing Home Residents

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How libraries help nursing home residents

What do you think of when I mention library services at a nursing home? You probably picture someone going up and down the halls with a cartload of books that residents can check out. While this is a tremendous service, it’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to library resources that benefit our residents.

Book Delivery

Of course, the most popular library service involves residents requesting specific books and having them delivered right to their rooms. Residents can also check out books and magazines online for use with e-readers.

In addition, you can let the library know about the interests of individual residents. The librarians will then make book recommendations for each person.

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What On Earth Is An MDS?

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People in healthcare love to talk in abbreviations. NPO, HOB, ADL, SOB (No, I didn’t just use a naughty word!), PRN, STAT. If listeners don’t know what these abbreviations mean, it can cause a lot of confusion.

One abbreviation you frequently hear in nursing homes is MDS. That’s because the MDS plays a considerable role in what goes on during a resident’s stay. Today I’ll attempt to explain what the MDS is all about.

What is an MDS?

The Minimum Data Set is part of a federally required clinical assessment for all residents of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States.  It’s completed for all residents of these facilities, regardless of how they pay for their care.

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Best Of The Best Assisted Living Programs

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Over the past several months, I’ve highlighted innovative nursing home programs that have won a variety of awards. Today let’s look at four assisted living facilities that received “Best of the Best” awards over the past few years.

“Best of the Best” awards are granted annually by Argentum (formerly the Assisted Living Foundation of America). They recognize senior living facilities that promote the principles of choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life.

As in previous articles, I’ll include a link to each facility. This way, you can contact them directly for more detailed information.

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