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For years, Alzheimer’s has been closely linked to dementia and the elderly in the public’s perception. Thanks to recent treatment options, and a greater understanding

For years, Alzheimer’s has been closely linked to dementia and the elderly in the public’s perception. Thanks to recent treatment options, and a greater understanding

Photo courtesy of Lower Columbia College The healthcare industry continues to grow, and now is a great time to start or advance your career. Thanks

Photo by Arlington County A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a recent story in which a patient with Alzheimer’s “comes alive” when he

The National Health Care Association is celebrating National Nursing Home Week (NNHW) from May 13-19 this year. As their press release notes, “NNHW 2012 recognizes

Here’s another great video that’s going around this week. A 90-year old woman dances with a troupe based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Not

Are you still using the newspaper classifieds to find your next job? It seems like most people are turning to online sites for job listings,

“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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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