Should Older Adults Have to “Hold it?”: This is What Happens When Seniors in Skilled Nursing Have to Go to the Bathroom.

June 19, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

If asked, many people would consider going to the bathroom as a fundamental human right. It is just part of what makes us human, and because of this, I think we all can sometimes take it for granted. But what happens when you are no longer able to “go” on your own? When you become […]

How to Handle Feelings of Guilt After an Aging Parent Moves into a Care Home

April 24, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

There can be a feeling of guilt associated with moving your loved ones into a care home. Often, they have never discussed or planned on their preference for end-of-life care, and as their caregiver, you are left to make this difficult decision for them. I’ve worked in long-term care for over ten years, and time […]

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.…

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 […]