It has been estimated that roughly one-third of residents in senior care wander at least once during their stay. Some studies indicate that 1 out of 5 residents diagnosed with…
Year: 2018
Hospice 101
No one wants to hear the word hospice, not even me, and I’ve been a gerontologist for over 25 years. My mother, Mary, lived in a skilled nursing home the…
Hospitality in Senior Care
Hospitality and customer service. These may be the only features that set your facility apart from any other in your community. They can be the deciding factors in a family’s…
Ethics in Health Care
Among the many topics that I present to live audiences, ethics in one of my favorite and for many reasons. Many licensed healthcare professionals have to take so many hours…
Understanding and Using the Law of Attraction
Sometimes we read books or articles that improve or change our lives. For me, it was The Law of Attraction. People have been writing about this idea for hundreds of…
Health Literacy: The Person-Centered Way
When we think of the United States, certain images come to mind like strength, independence, wealth and good quality of living. Despite the many positive characteristics, we have a significant…