Bullies in Senior Living – They Exist! (contributed by Gloria Hoffner) Bullies in senior retirement communities. They exist. In fact, I have heard senior living compared to being in middle school or high school. Sherry Barzak, ACC, President of the Pennsylvania Activity Professionals Association and Vice President of the National...
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Workforce Discrimination of Caregivers
Getty Images The Discrimination Caregivers Can Face In The Workforce-Reprinted from my Huff Post 50 Blog Call it the elephant in the closet. Family caregivers in the workforce. Six in 10 caregivers are employed while caring for a loved one. Among them, 56 percent work full time. While people between...
Hiring a Caregiver – 10 Questions to Ask
A Reputable Home Care Agency Should Be Able to Answer These Questions When Hiring a Caregiver There are many scenarios in life when you may need to hire a professional caregiver. Ask the questions in my article.
Custom Ipod Playlists Make Seniors Come Alive Inside
Viral Video Alive Inside Started Activities Revolution Music and Memory is improving the quality of life of the elderly through iPod based personalized music. Learn more.
The Aging Experience – Just Rock It (Reprint from Huff/Post 50)
Several months ago I relaunched my company with a new brand — The Aging Experience with the tag line Just Rock It!. It was a deliberate strategy. Aging is a taboo subject after all. Consider: There is age bias, common stereotypes we associate with older folks, like they walk slower...
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...
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.
Workforce Discrimination of Caregivers-Video
Workforce Discrimination of Caregivers-Video
Help For Family Caregivers – Moving the Talk to Action-Video
Help For Family Caregivers – Moving the Talk to Action
Respite Care – Good for You. Good for Your Loved One.
An infographic by the team at Home Care Plus