Tips for Seniors: Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
Seniors need a better night’s sleep just as a vast majority of the population do! Many of us need to improve our habits and routines, as they affect sleep. Some of the Problems We Face in Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Some people lose sleep due to poor organizational skills. When they should be…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week honors those born with a heart defect and all of the families and friends touched by children with heart defects. This is also the time for recognizing those who care for children and adults born with heart defects, as well as researchers and other heart experts.
Read MorePost Stroke Rehab – Tips for Spoken Communication Within the Family
Spoken communication within the family changes when a stroke affects a member of the family. When one person in a family is struggling to communicate, the whole family is affected. Everyone in the family needs tips for spoken communication within the family. The survivor especially, needs tips and support, so that they can find solutions…
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National Patient Recognition Week
National Patient Recognition Week promotes observance of health care patients. This week revolves around patient satisfaction, and upon observing patient satisfaction, Patient Recognition Week promotes the idea that patient involvement is paramount to increase their satisfaction.
Read MoreStroke Rehab: Adaptations to the Home
As a follow-on to the article called Fear of Going Home Following a Stroke, let’s look at adaptations to the home. Why would a person want to make adaptations to the home? And which adaptations to the home might a person make? Why Make Adaptations to the Home? When a senior is physically affected…
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Read MoreStroke Rehab: Fear of Going Home Following a Stroke
What can a senior do when they have fear of going home following a stroke? The Medical Journey of a Stroke Patient Senior patients who have experienced a stroke, receive care in the hospital for their emergency care. Many seniors opt for continuing that care in a post-acute rehab setting. In a post-acute rehab…
Read MorePromoting Healthy Weight for Seniors with Recreational Activities
It’s never too late to enjoy life a little! Being that this week is National Healthy Weight Week, let’s join up the topic of healthy weight with having fun. Promoting healthy weight for seniors is not a matter to be taken lightly. Weight as a Predictor of Health in Seniors Many studies have been…
Read MoreCelebrating Activity Professionals Week
Activity Professionals are part of a vitally important profession that helps people live a life that is full of fun and meaningful activities. The holistic and person-directed approach to caring for our elders is a site to behold. We would like to especially acknowledge and applaud our Activity Professionals on the great work they do!
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