How to Be Assertive – 5 Tips for Confidence
The topic on “how to be assertive” is searched for by thousands every month online. Self-help books fly off the shelves of bookstores. They’re the most
The topic on “how to be assertive” is searched for by thousands every month online. Self-help books fly off the shelves of bookstores. They’re the most
Mental Health Practitioners should take note of two realities about elder abuse: a large majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members, and the
Older people who load up their plates with carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a study out last Tuesday
Older people who load up their plates with carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a study out last Tuesday
This month you get to meet Lynn Cline. Lynn has worked in the healthcare field for 30 years. As a child and growing up, she
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
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
Teeth and Mouth Older adults are more likely to lose teeth to gum disease than to problems with the teeth themselves. However, with proper personal
Vision Even though changes to the eye take place as a person ages, many older people have good-to-adequate vision. Nevertheless, beginning in the late 30s
Touch The skin serves a protective function by buffering us from the environment. Skin changes leave the older person vulnerable to discomfort and harm. Due
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Understanding Death and Dying Preparing for death often means finishing a life’s work, setting things right with family and friends, and making peace
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.
As growing numbers of Americans age and need extended care, long-term care organizations have sought to better meet both the healthcare and social needs of