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What You Need To Know About Tubbemodellen

February 11, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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The other day, I stumbled upon an article about a fascinating model of nursing home care in Sweden. I had never heard of Tubbemodellen before, and I loved what I was reading.

Named for the Swedish village in which it originated, Tubbemodellen serves residents in several nursing homes in Sweden. In addition, the concept has now has expanded to Belgium.

Each Tubbemodellen nursing home possesses a unique personality. However, all share these similar core philosophies:

Where Can Our Residents Go After They Die?

February 8, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Some of you may find this topic a bit unsettling, and you’ll wonder why I’m addressing it on my blog. Well, here’s the thing. Each of us will eventually die, including our residents, and our bodies will need to go somewhere.

When we understand the options for our bodies after death, it helps us make better decisions. And, it helps us feel more comfortable discussing this sensitive subject.

That’s why today, I’ll briefly describe several of the most common options for our bodies after we die. I also include links to other resources in case you wish to explore a topic in more detail.

Fun Activities For Leap Day

January 29, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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activities for Leap Day

I hope you plan to make a big deal about Leap Day at your nursing home next month. After all, we only get to celebrate it once every four years! I know your residents will enjoy these fun Leap Day activities.

Create a Leap Year time capsule

Help your residents create a time capsule to open on Leap Day in 2024. These are a few items you may wish to include. I’m sure your residents can come up with lots of other great suggestions, too.

Why We All Need To Pay Attention During A Fire Drill

January 26, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home fire safety

If you didn’t read my last post, you might not know about the devastating fire that struck the nursing home where I volunteer. You can learn more details in this news report.

In the days following the fire, I’ve been thinking about all the fire training and drills we went through when I worked at the nursing home several years ago.

When the fire alarm sounded back in those days, I’ll admit that I rarely took it too seriously. That’s because it usually meant someone either burned toast in the coffee shop or microwave popcorn in the employee lounge.

My Heart Is Heavy Tonight

January 23, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

It is with a sad heart that I share today’s brief message. The nursing home where I volunteer broke out in flames this afternoon.

By the grace of God, and through the fantastic work of the staff and first responders, there were no injuries. All residents have safely evacuated.

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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.

Create a Leap Year time capsule

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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