A New Generation: Is ‘Family Caregiver’ a New Life Milestone for Millenials?

December 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Millenial Caregiver I am a Millenial. Born in 1987, I am right on the cusp of the generation shift, and over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed a distinct change in the types of conversations I have with others in my cohort. While we discuss near future decisions like careers, homes, and starting […]

Tis the Season: Manage the Holidays To Dos While Caring for Your Loved One with Dementia Like a Pro!

November 16, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

The holiday season is upon us! How did November get here so quickly? I wanted to write a short piece so to not to add to your already mad rush of preparations. This time of year, while fun, can be incredibly frantic. There is so much to do in a seemingly short period of time, and […]

Staying Active: Why Helping the Older Adults in your Life Exercise is the Best Care you Can Provide

November 2, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Kelli Huggins | Grace Ridge Retirement Community Exercise in Older Adults Exercise plays an important role in overall wellness and provides the strength to participate in the activities we love. As a Well4Life Wellness Coordinator and Licensed Recreational Therapy Assistant, I’ve dedicated the past 10 years to developing tactics and discovering programs […]

Dementia Care: Identifying Triggers

October 25, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

It is important to note that even though someone has dementia, it does not mean that their feelings are unjustified. More often than not there is a rational explanation for the behavior.

A 5-Step Guide on How to Take Care of Older Adults at Home

October 17, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Chris Palmer | AgeSpace One of the hardest things we go through is watching as our loved one begin to require additional care. The people who you were so dependent on when you were a child are now in need of your support. The emotional struggle can be hard and even harder when you […]

Do you Have a Plan for Your Future Health Care Needs?

October 10, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

First published on Sixty and Me. Knowing how to recognize a good opportunity to start looking for long-term care options can be difficult. Whether we are looking for ourselves, a family member or a loved one, considering senior care can often signal an unwanted decline in our or their health. In many cases, admitting that […]

Celebrating Residents Rights Month: Awareness of dignity, respect and the value of every Nursing Home Resident

October 3, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Originally posted on The Upside to Aging:
? Quality of Care and Quality of Life for Every Resident Photo Credit: http://rosenspearslaw.com/resident-rights-month/ October is Resident’s Rights Month! Since 1981, Nursing homes across the country have dedicated a week in October to Resident Rights. The celebration was expanded to the whole month in 2011 by the National Consumer Voice.…

The Story of a Life Time, My Last Soundtrack

September 27, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

An E-Legacy Today, you’d be hard-pressed not to find traces of someone on the internet. People will share just about everything with the world allowing each of us a brief glimpse into their life. I’ve often wondered what happens to these pages if the person who owned them passes away. Would the last post or […]

The Power of Podcasts

September 20, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Andrea Wurster | The Memory Muse Trends show that older adults are becoming more and more ‘tech savvy’! In fact, plenty of older adults are using iPhones and iPads as they are perceived as simple and ‘clean.’ A large body of research now understands what the technology needs of older adults are, as […]

Culture Change, Shifting the Conversation from Fall Prevention to Increased Mobility

September 14, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

It’s hard not to talk about falls when we speak about the care of older adults. Falls are a frequent topic of concern for both family and professional caregivers. And for a good reason, they can cause serious injury, render a person immobile, and will often leave the individual fearful […]

Nathan and Nikki Lamaster, Founders of SMART CEUs Hub- Recreational Therapy Approved CEUs

September 5, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

With a profound respect and understanding for the needs of older adults and the desire to help others, this dynamic pair is expanding their reach in the aging services and helping Recreational Therapist all over the country stay current and productive within their profession.