How to Start an Activities Program for Older Adults

January 24, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Danny W. Pettry, II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS | www.DannyPettry.com A Review of Sandra Parker, Carol Will, and Cherly Bruke’s (1989) Activities for the Elderly Book Title: Activities for the Elderly, Volume 1: A Guide to Quality Programming Authors: Sandra Parker, Carol Will, and Cheryl Burke Released: 1989 Publisher: Idyll Arbor ISBN: 9781882883004 Starting a recreation […]

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 […]

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.…

Doll Therapy with Dignity for Loved Ones Living with Dementia

August 8, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Babydolls. Traditionally, a toy for little girls to play with, hold, and take comfort in has become a popular therapy tool for some individuals living with Dementia. Although this device should not be used for everyone, a baby doll does bring great comfort to those who have had an affinity to caring in their earlier […]