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8 Benefits Of Adult Outdoor Playgrounds

September 15, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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When my son was home on a recent vacation, we went for a walk through a nearby park. Along the way, we stopped to take a little break by a neighborhood playground. It was filled with the laughter and activity of children enjoying a gorgeous summer day. I commented to my son that I wish I could become a child again and play on the playground.

Be careful what you wish for! In the not too distant future I just might be playing on a playground, only this one will be specially designed for adults.

While the United States is slowly embracing the idea, adult playgrounds have existed in China, Japan, and some European countries for many years. Here are several creative concepts from around the world:

30 Creative Activities For Men

September 12, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments

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Did you know that over 70% of nursing home residents in the United States are female? So it’s easy to understand why a majority of activities often focus on the interests of women.

I’ve heard from several of you that it’s challenging to find activities that are enjoyable and meaningful for men. That’s why I’m hoping we can all put our heads together and share creative ideas.

Of course, interests may vary depending on factors such as age, occupational background, and the diagnoses of your residents. That’s why our first source for ideas should be the residents themselves.

How To Help Residents Experience Gratitude

September 9, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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One day last month, I sat down in front of the TV to watch the evening news. First, I saw the frightening picture of assisted living residents sitting in waist-high water during the flooding in Texas.

This story tugged at my heart because our nursing home had to evacuate several years ago because of the threat of flooding. Thankfully, the flood didn’t reach our part of town, but I still remember how frightening this experience was for residents, staff, and families.

The next news report was a horrific local story about a pregnant woman who was murdered and her baby stolen. It shook me to the core to think that something so evil happened in our typically peaceful city. At that point, I felt so overwhelmed that I had to turn off the TV.

With so many unnerving events happening in our country and our world, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Whether or not we realize it, these events affect our residents, too. That’s why it’s so important to look beyond the darkness and make a point of experiencing gratitude.

An Easy Way To Help With Hurricane Relief

September 6, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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If your nursing home is anything like ours, I suspect a lot of people drink soda during their breaks. Here’s a great way your employees can band together to support hurricane relief.

Underneath the cap of many Coke products, you’ll find a code. Codes are also printed on the inside of many multi-pack boxes. The Coca-Cola company is currently donating between 5 and 38 cents to the Red Cross for each code you enter online. (You can check here to see how many cents each code is worth.)

First, you’ll need to go here and set up an account with the Coca-Cola Give program. Then you can either scan your codes or enter them manually.

What is a Volunteer Ombudsman?

September 3, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Would you like to expand your nursing home volunteer responsibilities? Today let’s explore how you can serve in the Volunteer Ombudsman program.

Federal law requires each of the 50 states to provide an ombudsman office to advocate for long-term care residents. They provide specially trained staff to address complaints and help resolve problems. Services are provided free of charge. While the staff includes paid employees, the office also recruits volunteers to serve long-term care residents.

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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.

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.

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