Back in college and graduate school, many of us proudly announced “There’s nothing like a good theory!” While I don’t run through hallways of skilled nursing centers or assisted living…
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Mental Illness and Aging: A Quick Look
Many changes take place as we age. Physically, we may experience declines in vision and hearing, bladder function and probably a little arthritis, just to name a few. Socially, we…
Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors
One of the most requested training topics that I provide in senior care facilities is managing behaviors of residents diagnosed with some type of dementia. Between 50% – 80% of…
Caregiver Stress: Symptoms and Solutions
Have you ever heard the old saying: “What makes you strong also makes you weak”? This could not be more accurate concerning the role of caregiver. The love, care and…
Falls and Aging
As my mother aged, she fell. Once, twice… 16 times. Her name was Mary, she was a wonderful woman and a nursing assistant for 30 years. She lived with my…
Diversity in the Workplace
Today’s workplace isn’t your grandfather’s workplace. In fact, it’s not even your father’s or mother’s workplace. The current work environment has changed demographically and will continue to evolve. It is…