‘Super’ event for seniors scores big: Village 99ers vs. Groundhogs
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.
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Time for some Halloween magic — senior style
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.”
Pokémon Go is a catch for LTC
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.
More proof that laughter is the best medicine
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
No argument: This Butler did it (and more)
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.
Now here’s how you celebrate ‘The Voice’ (the original one)
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.
Loneliness in LTC: Overcoming disability, creating connections
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.
ADL coding: The importance of being accurate
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).
Creative activities for residents with dementia
While conducting a training session last week in Montana, I was lucky enough to have a group of more than 100 staff members from various long-term care departments share some excellent suggestions on how to engage residents with dementia. They’re too good to pass up.
Butterflies bring enjoyment to Otterbein residents
Our elders enjoyed the unique experience of watching firsthand the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Each of the five small houses in the neighborhood were provided two monarch caterpillars in viewing containers that allowed them to observe the day to day transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
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