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How To Survive The Pandemic At The Nursing Home

May 31, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Let me begin with a story. Back in 2009, a flood threatened the nursing home where I worked as an RN, and it forced us to evacuate the premises. A few residents were able to stay with family members, and many more temporarily moved to other nursing homes across the state.

Fifty of our residents went to a more unique setting. A nursing home in a tiny town 150 miles away had recently closed. The owner graciously offered to let us use the building until the threat of flooding passed.

How COVID-19 Will Change Our Nursing Homes

May 16, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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In my last blog post, I mentioned my belief that the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to positive and long-lasting changes in nursing homes. A reader asked if I could elaborate on these changes, so today I’m sharing a few of my predictions.

16 Favorite Quotes About Embracing Change

May 11, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Change. I think that’s the best word to describe the past several weeks of dealing with COVID-19. Never in my career have I seen nursing home residents, family members, and employees called upon to adjust to so many life-altering changes in such a brief time.

Eventually, scientists will develop a vaccine or effective treatment, and this pandemic will end. Many aspects of our lives will return to normal. Yet, life will never truly be the same again.

How To Promote Physical Activity While Social Distancing

May 6, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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promote exercise while social distancing

Many of you know that my daughter, Sarah, is a physical therapist in Minnesota. The other day, we were talking about the challenge of helping nursing home residents remain physically active during social distancing.

Because of the pandemic, nursing homes have canceled group activities, including exercise classes. Residents no longer walk to and from the dining room. Outings that may have provided physical activity have also been canceled.

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