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Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others extremely difficult.  As time is often limited for assisted living staff who provide care, this obstacle is particularly upsetting and challenging.  Visiting family members and friends may also find that […]

Different types of dementia, Alzheimer‘s, a stroke, a brain injury: these all have an impact on a person’s ability to communicate, making conversation with others extremely difficult.  As time is often limited for assisted living staff who provide care, this obstacle is particularly upsetting and challenging.  Visiting family members and friends may also find that […]

Older women with disturbed and fragmented sleep were three times more likely to be placed in a long-term care facility than elderly women with healthier sleep patterns.Publishing results in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigators studied data of older women who wore devices that monitored sleeping patterns for three days. Five years later, they […]

Older women with disturbed and fragmented sleep were three times more likely to be placed in a long-term care facility than elderly women with healthier sleep patterns.Publishing results in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigators studied data of older women who wore devices that monitored sleeping patterns for three days. Five years later, they […]

Asking for a raise can be a daunting task. How do you get the boss to see it your way? Preparation is key – don’t talk to your supervisor until you’ve planned your approach. Asking for a raise is much like a sales presentation, and sales is not a skill that many healthcare professionals have […]

What should I look for in a day care center? Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone’s home, you should check it out carefully. Ask questions of the staff. Talk to parents of other children at the day care center. Look over the center carefully.  Ask about the child […]

The numbers are staggering: according to the Centers for Disease Control, 20 percent of those 55 years or older experience some sort of mental health issue, whether it be anxiety, severe cognitive impairment or mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Older men have the highest rates of suicide of any age group at 45.23 […]

A new study reported in the British Medical Journal links lifestyle, social factors and survival after age 75. Information on leisure activities and social networks was obtained from participants through face to face interviews carried out by trained nurses. Mental activities included reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, painting, or drawing. Physical activities included swimming, walking, […]

A new study reported in the British Medical Journal links lifestyle, social factors and survival after age 75. Information on leisure activities and social networks was obtained from participants through face to face interviews carried out by trained nurses. Mental activities included reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, painting, or drawing. Physical activities included swimming, walking, […]

Just signed up for your first online class? Taking an online class can be a challenge especially if you are trying to balance it between work and family responsibilities. However, these three simple steps can help your success: Organization is key. Have a designated work area in your home where you can study, test, and […]

Confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Even the most successful people have struggled with it in their careers. The good news is that you develop it, just like any muscle or character trait, if you’re willing to work at it. The better news: These tips can help you strengthen your confidence. Here’s what to try: […]

The following is an excerpt from We Care Online’s  Social Service Designee course.* Do residents have a right to meet as a council? Yes. Federal and state laws give residents the right to meet as a council. At the time of admission, nursing homes are required to inform new residents of their right to establish a council if […]