Caregiving with Dignity
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 […]
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? 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.…
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Guest Post Author: Bailey Chauner | Content Marketing Coordinator for Redfin Having a memorial for a loved one after their passing is an important part of the grieving process. It’s a time to honor them, share memories with family and friends, and say goodbye. Some families find that there’s no better place to hold this personal […]
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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 […]
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The use of robotics and other AI Technology in Long Term Care is a highly debated topic, and there are fair arguments both for and against. Their use, however, seeks to solve a grave concern in the field. The number of adults 65+ by 2050 is expected to rise to 88 million. At such […]
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A year ago I came up with the wild idea of starting a blog. As if six years of writing research papers and projects wasn’t already enough to last a lifetime. But, I wanted to take these important conversations occurring in the field of aging and bring them to the people who were living through […]
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The Longevity Book is a surprisingly pleasant and easy read that is perfect to add to your summer reading list. It offers great tips on how to openly discuss our unique experience, which is so critical to our own perceptions of self-worth.
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Age in America offers alternative narratives and challenges long-held assumptions about what it means to be old by, as their motto suggests, chronicling lives, challenging stereotypes, and changing perceptions — one story at a time.
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The Upside to Aging 