We’ve all heard the term “Sundowning” for years, but what exactly is it? Why does it happen, and how do we provide better care to the person who experiences Sundowning?…
Year: 2020
Conflict in the Care Community!
The Problem Most of us do a lot of talking during the day as we pass medications, perform treatments, document, attend meetings and care for our seniors. But, how many…
Using the Law of Attraction in Challenging Times
Birds of a feather flock together. You are the company you keep. Two peas in a pod. It takes one to know one. The general theme running through sayings like…
The Importance of Universal Precautions in Senior Care
A Timely Topic With the serious outbreak of the Corona Virus in China and its appearance in other parts of the world, including the cases we are now aware of…
Managing Pain at the End of Life
End of life care involves detailed attention to the individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Most people will die in a skilled nursing facility, a hospital or in their own…
Importance of Liberalized Diets in Senior Care
Person-centered care has been around for some time now and one of its main ideas is integrating a liberalized diet in senior care communities and especially skilled nursing centers. For…