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Posted on September 24, 2013
According to Journey of Caring: An analysis of long-term care for dementia commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), “long-term care for older people is, mainly, about care for people with …Posted on August 8, 2013
How do we define engagement?It is the act of occupying oneself, to become involved. In senior communities, this is reflected by residents engaging in their activities, dining experiences, therapy and/or …Posted on July 19, 2013
Better run retirement communities realize the benefits, both to residents and to the community, of giving more control to residents over choices and more programming. By setting a goal is …Posted on June 24, 2013
Activities and events in the community are often the only opportunities for residents to socialize, get out of their routine and access person-centered experiences. Their participation enhances their skills and …Posted on May 27, 2013
Around 90 percent of people with dementia experience aggression, agitation and psychosis (delusions and hallucinations). These symptoms are known as behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and can be very …Posted on April 23, 2013
To effectively address the needs of any and all residents, a retirement community needs to put in place a genuine programming strategy with a goal to deliver outstanding customer experiences. …Posted on April 5, 2013
Often times individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia are prescribed antipsychotics to assist in treating behavioral and psychological symptoms, but are the medications prescribed more beneficial than …Posted on March 25, 2013
Today’s senior housing market is much different than it was 10 or 20 years ago. The acuity of nursing home residents has increased significantly. Some kind of dementia is expected …Posted on March 21, 2013
All Activity directors that serve short term rehab residents know how challenging and difficult it can be getting them involved activities outside of therapy. The question is can you blame …Posted on February 18, 2013
Delivering proper engagement to people with dementia is critical for their quality of life and ability to thrive at any stage of the disease. The challenge lies often in finding …Posted on February 13, 2013
Many of us have heard that physical exercise, proper amount of sleep are great ways to enhance the way your brain functions. But there are probably a few facts about …Posted on January 25, 2013
A recent study with older adults supports common sense by suggesting that engaging in leisure activities may have a protective role against cognitive decline, and that different types of activity … - Newsletter
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