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When you imagine a Meals on Wheels recipient, who do you see? Perhaps it’s a frail, impoverished woman in her 90s who never leaves her house.

Think again! Many people who could benefit from Meals on Wheels hesitate to sign up because of preconceived false ideas. Today I plan to dispel some of those myths and encourage more people to explore this excellent program.

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As you work or volunteer at the nursing home, I think it’s interesting and important to understand the roles of the various people who serve our residents. In the past, I’ve featured the nursing team, rehab staff, and the social worker.

Today I’m introducing someone who often works in the background and may not be familiar to many nursing home staff or residents. I’m talking about the consultant pharmacist.

Federal guidelines require nursing homes to employ the services of a consultant pharmacist. Yet, I’m guessing that few people understand the enormous role they play in assuring our residents’ highest quality of life.

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Did you know that some areas of Denmark experience only seven hours of daylight and a long 17 hours of darkness each night at this time of year? I think that sounds awful! And yet, studies show that Danes are some of the happiest people on earth.

What’s their secret? One of them might be their concept of hygge (pronounced “hue-gah”). Loosely translated, hygge means coziness and well-being. It’s a lifestyle adopted by many Danish people that helps them find enjoyment during those long, cold winters.

As I’ve learned more about hygge, I wondered if we can use this concept to create a better sense of well-being for our nursing home residents. This might be especially useful as we deal with the many challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic.

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Have you ever heard of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week? Since it’s tucked between two major holidays, many of us overlook this important time. Scheduled for the first full week of December, Older Driver Safety Awareness Week falls on December 7-11 in 2020.

Established by the American Occupational Therapy Association, this is an opportunity for us to talk with our aging loved ones about driver safety. Many older adults can safely drive well into their 70s, 80s, or even longer. However, a variety of issues common to aging can impair a person’s ability to drive safely:

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Way back in 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Our understanding of the condition has increased dramatically since then. However, several myths about Alzheimer’s disease persist. Let’s put them to rest today!

1. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same thing.

Dementia is not a specific illness. Rather, this umbrella term covers a wide variety of conditions that affect memory, reasoning, and personality to the point where they interfere with daily activities.

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