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“To watch Henry—an elderly man who has spent over ten years in a nursing home, barely able to answer yes or no questions—come alive when listening to music from his past is a reminder of the powerful, inspiring, and affecting power of music.” This is a recent article from Time magazine that is making the […]

flickr photo by tiaragwin With Easter right around the corner, stores are full of chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, and Spring is in the air. This is also a very special time for both Christians and Jewish members of the community. To bring some of the holiday spirit to your residents, I’ve included a couple […]

As an Activity Director, it can be a challenge to come up with new and interesting activities for your residents. Activities are always a popular topic in the Activity Director class discussion board and many facilities have the same activities in common. Bible study/devotions, Bingo, and group memory games are the tried and true favorites, […]

Job hunting is hard work, and when you’re choosing a career path and not just a temporary position, it can be even worse. There are so many unknowns. How can you possibly know what positions will be in demand in the future, or what jobs could lead to further opportunities? Are you receiving a fair […]

photo credit: Shane Kemp Today is the first day of spring. It’s a time to look forward to warmer temperatures and the end of cold, gray days. It’s also a great time to get organized and have a jump start on summer relaxation. If you’re a clerical or Unit Coordinator employee, this is the perfect […]

photo credit: Sarah Ackerman While most assisted living residents aren’t housebound, many are unable to travel very far from their homes. Exotic vacations are a thing of the past. Luckily, with a little planning and an internet connection, you can easily bring a mini vacation directly to your residents. Who doesn’t love an excuse for […]

photo credit: Sarah Ackerman While most assisted living residents aren’t housebound, many are unable to travel very far from their homes. Exotic vacations are a thing of the past. Luckily, with a little planning and an internet connection, you can easily bring a mini vacation directly to your residents. Who doesn’t love an excuse for […]

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo by m.a.x We’ve all seen this person at work: the sourpuss. The complainer. The “bad case of the Mondays”. A little negativity can spread like wildfire and soon everyone is feeling grouchy. No one wants to be around that kind of attitude, and no one wants […]

Does your facility have any resident pets? If not, have you thought about adding a cat, dog, or even birds or fish to the community? This video from ourparents.com is a quick look at things to consider when addingpermanent pets to the mix. Many facilities are adopting pets beyond common cats and dogs. A nursing […]

One of our most popular classes is the introductory Certified Nursing Assistant class. Many students use it as a stepping stone to further education (often as a Registered Nurse), but many choose to build their careers as CNAs. It’s a challenging, but rewarding, job and this video does a great job of shedding some light […]

We’ve all heard that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to maintain proper hydration, but how many of us really take the time to measure our fluid intake? It can be even worse for residents in nursing homes and managed care facilities. Many residents are on multiple medications, and these can […]

Now that internet access is available to almost everyone, many people turn to online resources for information and advice. But many more still prefer to get their information from books and turn to their local libraries for help. An innovate program at one Arizona library is taking this service to the next level. They have […]