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Important Update For My Readers

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I’m sure many of you noticed that I increased the frequency of my blog posts this month. In the past, I’ve always posted an article about every 3 days. This month I upped it to every other day.

Well, I must admit that researching and writing a new blog post 15 times a month is proving to be a bit too time-consuming for me. As a result, I feel a need to go back to posting a new article every 3 days. However, I’m working on something new that I believe will be even more helpful to you, my readers.

Beginning in February, I’ll create a weekly newsletter. I’m excited about this for several reasons:

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Straight Talk About Bladder Control: Part 3

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I’m glad you’re joining me for the third and final article in a series on bladder control problems. Today we’ll focus on long-term care residents who experience incontinence.

While bladder incontinence is very common in the long-term care setting, it’s often preventable and treatable. Just like anyone else, our residents deserve a thorough evaluation and treatment of their bladder control concerns. This needs to be a multi-disciplinary approach with input from the resident and/or their decision-maker. Together, you’ll develop an individualized plan of care. Residents also deserve the opportunity to see a urologist, geriatrician, specially trained physical therapist, or gynecologist to evaluate and treat the underlying cause of incontinence.

Now let’s look at the 4 major types of bladder incontinence affecting long-term care residents and what we can do to help. I hope you’ll refer to my previous articles for more information about the definitions and possible causes & treatments of these conditions.

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Why You Should Collect Box Tops For Education

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why collect Box Tops For Education

Important Update: Box Tops For Education recently stopped using physical coupons. However, you can still take part in the program by uploading digital product codes through their app. I hope you’ll continue to support your local schools through the Box Tops For Education program. Unfortunately, our nursing home residents can no longer collect and clip the physical box tops.

As I’ve mentioned before, we’re always on the lookout for experiences that allow our residents to help others. Residents are always receiving care, yet they rarely get a chance to be the givers. That’s why I encourage you to offer your residents the opportunity to take part in the Box Tops For Education program.

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7 Ways To Care For Your Faithful Feet

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I’m honored to be a guest blogger for Sixty & Me. I believe you’ll find my most recent article helpful, especially since so many of you spend much of the day on your feet.

Did you know that by the time we reach age 50 the average person has taken enough steps to equal walking around the entire world three times?

No wonder our feet are tired! After all these years of faithful service, our feet need extra love and care. Check out these 7 tips to maintain healthy, happy feet.

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20 Favorite Quotes About Aging

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Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength. (Betty Friedan)

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At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all. (Ann Landers)

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