Engagement in long-term care and senior living is a team sport: everyone collaborates with residents to honor their preferences so they live each day with purpose. There has been much progress in this...
3 ways to dismantle ageism today
By
Meg LaPorte
Jordan Evans
Charles de Vilmorin
Mar 29, 2022
The pandemic has given us a few reasons to take on ageism as an industry. To begin, the fact that nursing homes and assisted living communities were not prioritized for receipt of PPE and testing early...
Staff efficiency at its best
By
Jennifer Stelter
Mar 18, 2022
Simple engagement programs for residents with dementia can improve resident interactions and boost staff efficiency.
Loneliness in LTC: Overcoming disability, creating connections
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 14, 2015
Reducing loneliness among facility residents has numerous benefits — for residents and staff. So why aren’t we doing better at it? Here’s what you need to know.
Butterflies bring enjoyment to Otterbein residents
By
Katie Ohm
Sep 05, 2014
Our elders enjoyed the unique experience of watching firsthand the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Each of the five small houses in the neighborhood were provided two monarch caterpillars in viewing...
Rekindle a passion and make money
By
Matthew Gallardo
Matthew J. Gallardo
May 23, 2014
Working in the senior care industry, I often encounter older adults and retirees who are looking for ways to stay active and engaged, plus make a difference in other people’s lives. It’s equally...
Residents may be eligible for $300 tax rebate
Apr 08, 2008
The federal government may owe nursing home and assisted living residents some extra spending money, thanks to President Bush’s Economic Stimulus Package.
When it comes to Parkinson’s relief, it takes two to tango
Feb 19, 2008
Researchers have found a new physical approach to help patients with Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and balance: the tango.
Easy does it: Simple exercises reduce dementia odds
Jan 03, 2008
The risk of dementia for people over 65 can be significantly reduced through simple moderate exercise such as climbing the stairs or even walking regularly, according to a new Italian study.