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Operation Christmas Child: Week 3

July 26, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

Operation Christmas Child

A friend sent me a link to this wonderful article about a nursing home that participates in Operation Christmas Child every year. Presbyterian Homes, with headquarters in Minnesota, has been packing shoeboxes for 21 years. Wow! I especially like how the residents make toys and also knit & crochet items for the children throughout the year.

I’ve removed the list of deals for this week since they are now expired. However, I’m leaving the link to this article in case you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet. Watch for the new weekly deals on Wednesday!

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Hospice Care In The Nursing Home

July 24, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home hospice care

We usually think of hospice care as something that’s provided in a person’s private home. But did you know that hospice care can also be a very helpful addition to care received in a nursing home?

These are some of the ways I found the addition of hospice services to be very helpful when I worked as an RN in the nursing home:

  • A hospice nurse is on-call 24/7. They can immediately initiate standing orders for symptom control. This means the resident often receives treatment more quickly than when a nurse needs to wait for a physician to return a call.
  • Hospice staff educates residents, families, and nursing home staff on what they can expect during the dying process.
  • The hospice program may provide some medications and supplies at little or no cost to the resident.

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Introducing A New Feature!

July 22, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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I’m so excited about a new feature you’ll see on my blog beginning in September. One of the best ways we can enhance the lives of our nursing home residents is by sharing our outstanding ideas.

As I search the Internet for possible topics for my blog, I often come across wonderful things that are happening at individual nursing homes. Many of these ideas have such a positive impact on the lives of residents. But sometimes I wonder if people in other parts of the country (or world) know about these great ideas. We need to spread the word!

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How To Organize A Successful Blood Drive

July 20, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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How to organize a blood drive

Check out these surprising facts from the American Red Cross:

  • Less than 10% of the population eligible to donate blood does so annually.
  • Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
  • Each pint of blood donated can save more than one life.
  • Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.
  • We cannot manufacture blood. It only comes from generous donors.

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How To Make Easy & Delicious Mug Cakes

July 18, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments

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fun activities for seniors

As I explain in my previous post, sometimes it’s challenging to comply with food safety regulations when residents make food other people will eat. For this reason, baking mug cakes is a terrific activity. It’s easy to measure out the ingredients in advance, so each resident only handles the food they’ll eat themselves.

Activities that include baking are helpful to residents because they trigger memories and lead to reminiscing. They also use various senses, such as sight, smell, and taste. The scent of freshly baked food enhances the appetite, and residents feel a sense of accomplishment in the finished product.

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