Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
Fortunately, activity directors are not shy about discussing the types of tools and funding they believe are necessary to truly optimize resident engagement in their communities.
An Ohio senior-living community scored big with its residents last week, hosting a mock Super Bowl complete with locker-room pep talks, “tackling” and color commentary.
It’s recently come to my attention that some people haven’t seen the greatest Halloween movie of all time. No, it’s not a slasher flick or anything that relies too heavily on jump scares. I’m talking about the 1993 masterpiece “Hocus Pocus.”
If you’ve read or watched the news at all in the past few weeks, or even just gone outside and seen groups of people huddled around their phones, you probably know about this Pokémon Go thing.
Improvisational comedy may not be among your facility’s go-to lineup of activities, and understandably so. But the same reasons that make improv scary to some — I know, I’ve done it — may bring benefits for older adults, including (but certainly not limited to) increasing socialization and helping prevent dementia
Professionals are often told it’s in their best interest to network. Friend of long-term care Kerrick Butler has brought new meaning to the concept.
There’s a reason you go back to your favorite restaurant, television show or shoe store. They’re good, and you can count on them being good. That’s how I feel about the public relations folks at Erickson Living Communities. They “get” it, and their newest project is a perfect example.
Reducing loneliness among facility residents has numerous benefits — for residents and staff. So why aren’t we doing better at it? Here’s what you need to know.
Section G is one of the most inaccurately coded sections of the MDS 3.0. This is primarily due to the inaccuracy of the supporting documentation for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
