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Who Is The Nursing Home Dietician?

September 10, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Dietician talking with elderly couple

As you interact with the various members of the care team at the nursing home, I believe it’s important to know a bit about their backgrounds and responsibilities. Perhaps this information might even spark a desire for you to pursue one of these nursing home careers!

In the past, we’ve highlighted several specialties:

Rehab Therapy

Social Worker

Nursing Team

Consultant Pharmacist

Today we’re looking at the job of the nursing home dietician. When we consider the enormous part food plays in our lives, we realize the dietician’s crucial role.

Let’s Celebrate National Coffee Day

August 30, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Cup of coffee surrounded by coffee beans

Do you think September is one of the toughest months to come up with fun activities at your nursing home? I’m asking because I recently received questions from three of my readers who are struggling to fill their September calendars.

In response, I directed them to my “little-known holiday” post where you can find four enjoyable activities for September. Today I’m adding one more: National Coffee Day on September 29.

Even if you’ve finished your calendar for next month, I know you can sneak in a few of these activities involving coffee:

4 More Brilliant Fundraising Ideas

August 24, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Pink pggy bank

One of my most often requested blog topics involves fundraising ideas for nursing homes. Today I’m featuring four more successful fundraisers created by organizations in the United States and in the UK.

For even more fundraising suggestions, be sure to check out over 100 ideas featured in my blog archives. I always include links to each featured organization, so you can contact them directly for more information.

3 More Lessons Taught By Cancer

August 19, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Pink breast cancer ribbon on white background

As I approach the seventh month since being diagnosed with cancer, I’ll take a break from my usual topics and share an update on my cancer journey. I’m also sharing three more important lessons I’ve learned along the way.

This past week brought an unexpected trip to surgery after I developed a staph infection in my chemo port. The port had to be removed, but that was okay because I’m no longer using it. You see, I had to stop receiving IV chemotherapy because it caused too much damage to my bone marrow. I’m on a new medication regimen now, and aside from the infection, overall the new plan has been going well.

On a happier note, my hair is growing back. After four months of baldness, I’m excited at the prospect of having a full head of hair. (Ok, maybe not so much excitement about needing to shave my legs again!)

Best Gift Ideas For Grandparents Day

August 15, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Elderly woman receiving pink gift box from grandchildren

With Grandparents Day fast approaching on September 12, many of you are looking for a gift for a grandparent living in a senior living community. Both of my parents lived in a nursing home at one time, so I know the challenge of coming up with meaningful gifts.

Today, I’ll share several of my favorite gift ideas for nursing home residents from Amazon.com. Their website offers an amazing variety of gifts at reasonable prices. Simply click on each image for more details.

Blankiegrams Hugs Blanket

This post may contain affiliate links, and they will compensate me (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.

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