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10 Fun Virtual Activities For Kids And Elders

September 8, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Visitor restrictions during the pandemic have been difficult for nursing home residents. For many, the visitors they miss the most are the children. That’s why today I’m sharing ten fun activities that children and residents can enjoy through virtual visits.

Show & Tell

I know many of you enjoyed Show & Tell in elementary school. Do you remember the excitement you felt as you waited to share the special item you brought from home?

How To Celebrate International Day Of Older Persons

September 3, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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activities for International Day for Older Persons

As you plan your activities for October, I hope you include International Day for Older Persons on October 1. Established by the United Nations in 1990, the day honors the contributions older people make to society.

Check out these activities for your residents and staff to enjoy as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this special day.

From The Heart Of A Nursing Home Caregiver

August 27, 2020 by Melissa Turmin 2 Comments

caregiver with nursing home resident

Someone said we will all need counseling when this is over. I’m not sure we don’t all need counseling now.

I know death comes with my job. I realize my residents are living out their last years, and I’m lucky enough to be part of their journey.

I get to know my residents. They tell me about their families and share stories about the past. I watch them smile and laugh because they’re happy, and I hug them when they’re sad.

My residents get to know me and my family. They ask about my girls. They aren’t just residents; they’re my people.

Creative Activities For Fall Prevention Awareness Day

August 24, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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activities for Fall Prevention Day

Take a look at these surprising statistics from the National Council On Aging:

1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and over falls each year
Every 11 seconds, an older adult receives treatment in an ER for a fall
Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall

These statistics show that despite all the fall prevention information available today, we still have a significant problem. The concern becomes even greater during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How To Prevent Scary Medication Mistakes

August 19, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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how to prevent medication mistakes

When I worked as an RN at the senior living community, I sometimes helped admit new residents to the nursing home. We asked residents to bring in the medications they were taking at home, which occasionally led to scary discoveries.

We often found that people weren’t taking their medications correctly. Sadly, this sometimes led to the medical problems that brought them to the hospital or the nursing home.

Today I’m sharing several of the most common medication mistakes we saw. We’ll also look at what we can do to prevent this from happening to our own loved ones.

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Show & Tell

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