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The Mystery of Missing Items in Nursing Homes

March 5, 2018 by Diane 6 Comments

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missing items in nursing homes

The other day I came upon a post on LinkedIn about missing items in nursing homes. The author of the post expressed great frustration over this problem. As I scrolled down and read the comments, I saw many people spewing angry words about lost clothing, hearing aids, dentures, jewelry, and eyeglasses.

Interestingly, it was obvious that this is not just a problem here in the United States. People from Australia, Canada, and Great Britain voiced similar concerns.

I can’t blame people for being upset when something goes missing. Hearing aids often cost thousands of dollars to replace. Even worse, many residents with cognitive losses can’t handle the exams necessary to get new dentures or a new prescription for eyeglasses.

How To Donate Unused Airline Miles

March 2, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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donating airline miles

According to a recent LA Times article, at least 15% of all airline reward miles expire without being used. Airlines issue billions of dollars worth of reward miles each year in the U.S. Consequently, this means that an enormous amount of money goes to waste.

I know how easy it is to let airline rewards expire. I’m guilty of doing that myself a few years ago. At the time, it never occurred to me that a wonderful option is to donate unused miles to charity.

Today I’ll let you know about several charities that are thrilled to receive your unused miles. Before we begin, consider these three important factors:

Experiencing Life In A Nursing Home

February 27, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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students live in nursing homes

Let’s say you’re allowed to check yourself into a nursing home to see what it feels like to be a resident. Would you do it? A few universities offer students this option in what they call nursing home immersion.

Probably the most well-known program is at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Here, students admit themselves to a nursing home and live there for 10-14 days. Each student receives fictitious diagnoses and disabilities.

All nursing home staff know that the students aren’t real residents. However, they must treat them just like any other resident. The nursing home receives no reimbursement for caring for these extra people.

How To Play Bingo As A Fundraiser

February 24, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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I think bingo is the perfect nursing home fundraiser. Why? Because if the residents at your facility play bingo, then you already own the supplies and equipment you need. Simply invite your staff and their families and friends to come in for an evening of food and fun while supporting a great cause.

Before we continue, I have one important word of warning. Some localities consider a bingo fundraiser to be charitable gaming. Be sure to check local and state laws before you commit to this activity.

Pick the right date

We’ve made the mistake of scheduling a fundraiser on the same day as another big community event, so hardly anyone showed up for ours. Check with staff and review community calendars to assure there are no major conflicts.

Let’s Celebrate World Water Day

February 18, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for World Water Day

Today I’m introducing another excellent national holiday to celebrate with your residents. World Water Day was initiated in 1993 to promote awareness of the importance of water and the need for conservation.

Check out these fun activities to celebrate the day. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comment section.

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Reminisce about water-related weather events your residents remember such as floods, hurricanes, or droughts.
Ask residents to brainstorm ways to conserve water. (Turn off the water while brushing teeth, etc.)
Play a trivia game with these fun water facts.
Solve a word scramble with words related to water.

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This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

Pick the right date

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

Strike Up A Conversation

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