What Is Skilled Nursing Care?
Skilled nursing care is a type of medical care provided by licensed healthcare professionals in a clinical setting, such as a nursing home or rehabilitation center. Skilled nursing care is typically required for individuals who have complex medical conditions or needs that cannot be managed at home.
When You’re Considering Putting Your Loved One In a Nursing Home
Putting a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision, but it can be the right choice when they need round-the-clock care. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind.
Being Grateful This Holiday Season
Happy holidays everyone. Whatever you celebrate, this time of year is a perfect time to take stock and think about the blessings in our lives and what we’re grateful for. With that in mind, we thought these beautiful and inspiring quotes would help put you in the holiday spirit.
Improving Quality of Life for Alzheimer’s Patients
Research shows that people living with Alzheimer’s disease can reduce depression, increase feelings of competence, and improve relationships with family members.
Does My Parent Need a Nursing Home?
How do you know a parent needs more help than you can give? Here’s how to tell when they need a nursing home. Sometimes, it’s easy to see the signs. Maybe your parent experienced a fall or received advice from her physician that it’s time to consider a nursing home. But, sometimes the signs are tougher to see.
CNA Week 2022
It’s CNA Week from June 16 - 22, 2022 but do you know what a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is and what they do for us? A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to patients in nursing homes and clinics or extended-care facilities.
Nursing Home and Senior Care Terms You Need To Know
When searching for a nursing home for your loved one if you hear any phrase from a doctor, nurse or social worker that you don't understand, speak up — right when you hear it. If you don't interrupt politely, you may forget what you wanted to ask by the end of the conversation.
Celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week
As human beings we have a natural yearning to connect. Studies have linked people with strong social relationships to many aspects of positive health outcomes, especially among older adults. Skilled nursing care centers and [...]
Things To Be Thankful For on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming and while we have thing we can be thankful for all year round, this week we're reminded of those things more so than ever and it comes down to the simple things.
Selecting An Assisted Living Facility: What You Need To Know
With so many assisted living options available for your loved one, figuring out how to find the best facility can take time. To make your process easier you should be prepared with your questions ahead of time, focusing on the following criteria.
Aging In the United States: Latest Data
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent.
August 21, 2021 is National Senior Citizen’s Day
Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? Today is the day to let them know how much you care and it’s an opportunity to recognize their accomplishments. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed this holiday to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life.