Ideas for One on One Activities for Seniors

How to Engage Residents One on One Who Cannot or Will Not Participate in Groups Activity directors work hard planning engaging programs for residents. Yet there are still residents who by desire or illness refuse to leave their rooms or cannot or will not participate in group activities. Here is...

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Activities in Senior Care Homes – What to Expect; What to Demand

Activities in Senior Living The activity program for residents is at the heart of senior care communities. Here is a primer on nursing home and assisted living activities that can help both professionals and family caregivers understand the expectations and responsibilities associated with a quality program. Go here.

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Hearing Aid Use Associated with Improved Cognitive Function in Elderly

Hearing Aid Use Associated with Improved Cognitive Function in Elderly A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that older adults who used a hearing aid performed significantly better on cognitive tests than those who did not use a hearing aid, despite having poorer hearing. The...

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