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How To Interpret The 5-Star Rating System

July 27, 2018 by Diane 1 Comment

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5-star nursing home rating system

Earlier this month, I asked my newsletter subscribers to email me with suggestions for topics they would like to see addressed on my blog. One reader submitted an excellent question about the 5-star rating system for nursing homes. She also wanted to know if I believe it’s an accurate predictor of the quality of care provided to the residents.

Perhaps some of you aren’t familiar with this program, so today I’ll attempt to summarize how it works.

Let’s Celebrate Honeybee Day

July 24, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for Honeybee Day

Earlier this week, I posted a variety of fun activities you can share with your residents during Wiggle Your Toes Day. Today we’ll look at another little-known holiday coming up in August: World Honeybee Day.

Beginning in 2009, we’ve celebrated this special day that promotes awareness of the importance of honeybees. Since it’s observed on the third Saturday in August, that means it falls on August 18 this year. So it’s time to prepare your activities!

Nursing Home Residents Give Back

July 18, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

Someone posted this terrific video on LinkedIn the other day. I hope you’ll take just 3 minutes out of your day to watch it.

Isn’t this a fun idea? But, I’ll bet you’re wondering what this video has to do with nursing homes.

Well, I think it would be a hoot to invite a group of residents to load up your facility van, then go out and do what these people did. Residents would love this opportunity to brighten someone’s day, and I know they would enjoy being a part of a big surprise.

How To Celebrate Wiggle Your Toes Day

July 18, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for Wiggle Your Toes Day

It’s so important for our residents to experience fun and laughter just like the rest of us. That’s why I like to share little known holidays for your residents to celebrate. This month let’s look at activities for National Wiggle Your Toes Day that’s coming up on August 6.

Pamper Those Precious Feet

Create a foot spa day and pamper those hard-working feet. One of our activity staff set this up a few months ago and the residents loved it. I was surprised by how many men were eager to participate! (Of course, you’ll want to check with the nurse to be sure a resident doesn’t have any medical contradictions to these services.)

Offer foot soaks scented with essential oils. Float a few flower petals on the water for an elegant effect.
Provide foot massages with a soothing lotion.
Offer to paint toenails with a pretty polish.

My Impressions Of The MIND Diet

July 15, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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effectiveness of the MIND diet

I’m always on the lookout for news articles that I believe will be of interest to my blog readers. Recently, something that’s showing up over and over again is news about the MIND diet.

When we hear the word “diet” we think of weight loss. But this diet is meant to help keep our brains healthy as we age.

First, you need to know that I’m not one to jump onto the latest fad diet. But after researching the MIND diet, I truly believe it’s something worth considering. I started following the MIND diet about 3 weeks ago. Today I’ll share more information about this eating plan, as well as my experience with it.

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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.

Pamper Those Precious Feet

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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