Leisure Activites, Social Networks & Survival After Age 75
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
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
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
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
The following is an excerpt from We Care Online’s Social Service Designee course.*What is a nursing home Resident Council? Link: Care Watchers A Resident Council
We thought it about time that you get to know us a little better. So we’ve decided to highlight one of our staff members every
It might not be pretty, but a Dutch graphic designer believes that a new font he’s developed can help people with dyslexia read more easily.
The Social Service Designee usually works in a Long Term Care environment. They work under a Social Worker. Social Service Designees are the voice of
From the National Long Term Care Ombudsmen Resource Center: May 3, 2011 We are pleased to announce Residents’ Rights Week has been expanded to Residents’
From the National Long Term Care Ombudsmen Resource Center: May 3, 2011 We are pleased to announce Residents’ Rights Week has been expanded to Residents’
If you’re like me, you’re constantly online Googling different ideas to make your job more fun and interesting. Here are a few good links with
Older adults who spend time gardening are more likely to eat healthier foods, and report better quality of life and higher energy levels than other
This week, we continue our look at career options for students of our classes, we’re taking a closer look at the Social Service Designee class
This is the first of an ongoing series that explores the career options for students of our classes. To begin, we’ll take a closer look
Online classes are described as many things – fast, convenient, inexpensive – and while there are many benefits, they’re not for everyone. If you’re on
The aide who answered the phone in the Alzheimer’s unit shouted, “Woody, you’ve got a phone call!” I heard the clattering as he grasped the