Tips for gifts, visits
Cycling Transforms Parkinsons (video)
Amazing: For more on this: Why We Need More Research into Cycling and Brain Science For more on bicycles for people with disabilities: Having Fun in a Nursing Home
MORE Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
This post, along with last week’s and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. To add to last week’s post on Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents, here are more gift ideas from Dr. El at … Read more
7 tips to make your LTC facility shine for holiday family visits (LTL mag online)
Here’s my latest article on Long-Term Living magazine online: The holiday season is a time when family members are more likely than usual to visit their loved ones in long-term care facilities. Out-of-town relatives may be making their annual visit, or grandchildren off from school might be stopping by to see Grandma or Grandpa. Now’s … Read more
Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
This post, along with next week’s (stay tuned) and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. ~Happy Holidays from Dr. El at mybetternursinghome.com With the holiday season upon us, you may be wondering what … Read more
Nursing Home Christmas (and other holidays)
My perennial post on the perennial issue around this time of year: ‘Twas the week before Christmas… And 83-year old Albertha assured me her family was planning to take her home for the holidays. “Have you talked to them about it? Have they called the social worker to arrange a pass, and meds, and transportation?” … Read more
Helping Your Aging Parent Thrive in their Nursing Home: 11/5/12 @8pm ET
Please join me as I speak with Dale Carter of Transition Aging Parents on her BlogTalkRadio show on Monday, November 5th at 8pm ET. We’ll be discussing my new book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide, and ways in which to help residents thrive in nursing homes. The show will be a great resource for family members in … Read more
Music: Treatment for Dementia (video)
There have been people living with advanced dementia in every nursing home I’ve been in. They sit silently in chairs and recliners, lining the hallways or packed into the day room, where the TV creates the illusion of a pastime. This residents often seem unreachable, locked in their own private worlds, not responding to questions … Read more
MORE Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
This post, along with last week’s and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. To add to last week’s post on Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents, here are more gift ideas from … Read more
Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
This post, along with next week’s (stay tuned) and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. ~Happy Holidays from Dr. El at mybetternursinghome.com With Hanukkah and Christmas just around the corner, you … Read more