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8 Ways To Improve Teamwork Between Departments

July 20, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Now and then, I like to ask my readers for input as to topics they would like to see addressed on my blog. One of the most common requests involves how to encourage various departments at the nursing home to get along with each other.

This is the topic I was working on in January when I received word that the nursing home where I volunteered was on fire. So, I put my notes aside and just recently picked them up again.

In hindsight, I’m glad I waited to publish this article. That’s because now, more than ever before, we all need to get along to survive the pandemic.

2 Books I Enjoyed This Month

July 15, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Two more books I enjoyed this month

Social distancing during COVID-19 has become a blessing in disguise for me, as it gives me time to catch up on my reading. Today I’m sharing two titles I enjoyed this month. You can learn about the other books I read in April’s post and May’s post.

Would You Like To Live In A Minka?

July 10, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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A minka as a senior housing option

Picture this. An older family member increasingly needs more help with their daily activities. They can no longer handle the responsibility of keeping up their large house. You’re getting nervous about them living alone, yet they’re not to the point of requiring assisted living or a nursing home.

You love your family member dearly, and it would be great to have them living closer to your home. But, for a variety of reasons, you don’t feel you can invite them to move in with you.

20 Outdoor Activities To Enjoy As Nursing Homes Reopen

July 5, 2020 by Diane 2 Comments

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outdoor nursing home activities for small groups

Isn’t it wonderful to see nursing homes opening up again? Yes, this will be a slow and careful process. But what a difference it will make in the lives of residents, families, and staff!

Guidelines vary in each community, but many of you can now do outdoor activities with small groups of residents. That’s why today I’m sharing 20 activities that I know your residents will enjoy.

10 Ways To Protect Our Elders From Scammers

June 30, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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protect elders from scammers

Last week we looked at seven of the most common ways scammers prey on our elders. As I pointed out, living in a senior care community doesn’t make a person immune to these scams.

That’s why I urge you to have an open discussion with your older family members and friends who may be at risk. You can use these ten tips as conversation starters.

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