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As the holidays draw near, we’re inundated with requests for giving. Stores want your money, family and work want your time, and it seems there’s never quite enough of either to go around. There are the parties, the school and church functions, and a hundred other things competing for your attention. You want to do […]

Addictions come in many forms, and bear many different levels of social stigma. While needing a jolt of caffeine in the morning might be seen as a mild annoyance, a prescription drug addiction can be devastating. Addictions run the gamut from substances to experiences–overeating and gambling can be just as addictive as hard drugs, and […]

There are many factors that can cause depression. Moving from an independent setting to managed care is a big step, and despite the best efforts of staff and family members, the change of circumstance can bring on a strong case of the blues. Seniors are also more prone to experience the loss of close friends […]

As we move into the holiday season, and the days grow shorter and grayer, many residents may find themselves feeling a bit down an lonely. Here are five simple things you can do to brighten a resident’s day and keep the loneliness at bay. 1. Take the resident on an outing. Something as simple as […]

Americans are living longer than any previous generation and the need for long-term and nursing care is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the perfect time to enter a health care career, and achieving Certified Nurse Aide (Assistant) certification is a great start. We’ve had thousands of students in our Nurse Aide classes. If […]

Americans are living longer than any previous generation and the need for long-term and nursing care is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the perfect time to enter a health care career, and achieving Certified Nurse Aide (Assistant) certification is a great start. We’ve had thousands of students in our Nurse Aide classes. If […]

Fall is here and that means cooler days, turning leaves, and a long, festive holiday season. Holidays provide many opportunities for long-term care residents and staff to decorate, dress up, and celebrate. The next big holidays are Halloween and Veteran’s Day, so here are some ideas you can use in your facilities.  October 31 – […]

As we noted earlier this week, the Kansas Board of Regents has approved our Pharmacy Technician class and we’re accepting student applications now. The course is available nationwide. Pharmacy jobs are growing by leaps and bounds, and entry level salaries and benefits can be quite generous. It’s also a stable profession and with continuing education […]

Good things come to those who wait, right?  Well, our Pharmacy Technician program is now approved by the Board of Regents! The Pharmacy Technician course offers a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and skills pharmacy technicians need for successful practice. Key areas of concentration include the role of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy setting, an […]

Thank you My Better Nursing Home for the great blogs!  Visit her blog for more great posts! Complaint #4: Nighttime disturbances The main culprits: TVs blaring into the wee hours Agitated neighbors Loud conversations between workers Steps toward improved sleep hygiene: Implement a TV curfew and require night owl viewers to use headsets past the […]

Thank you My Better Nursing Home for the great blogs!  Visit her blog for more great posts! Complaint #4: Nighttime disturbances The main culprits: TVs blaring into the wee hours Agitated neighbors Loud conversations between workers Steps toward improved sleep hygiene: Implement a TV curfew and require night owl viewers to use headsets past the […]

From Who Moved My Dentures? Essential Information for Boomers on Healthcare, Aging and Caregiving Two recent studies conducted by University of Missouri researchers found that participation in dance-based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults. Improved functionality among seniors can decrease their risk of falling and reduce costly injuries. The researchers used a […]