Tips for caregivers during Mental Health Screening Month
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers. Work and personal stress and fatigue have resulted in another crisis in the United States — one related to mental exhaustion. Just last week, a study...
Who let the dogs in? Therapy pets play important role in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 28, 2021
In home care, having a support network is crucial. That consists of family members, friends and caregivers. It also may include pets.
A wandering solution for home care patients with dementia
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 16, 2021
Project Lifesaver, a program from the Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, is designed to help caregivers keep track of their loved ones and locate them if they wander.
Hear this: Music can have a powerful effect on homebound seniors
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 19, 2021
The benefits of developing music playlists for people with dementia are numerous, according to Dan Cohen, founder of Music & Memory.
Combating vaccine hesitancy in home care, one caregiver at a time
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 09, 2021
Johnita Cooper, a caregiver at Arosa, a personal care services organization, is working to improve vaccination rates within her organization.
Service dogs lend helping paws in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 30, 2021
Sometimes a caregiver enters someone’s home with four legs, a wagging tail and an eagerness to serve.
When it comes to understanding slips, don’t fall for the myths, home care expert says
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 27, 2021
Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based...
June 15 webinar will provide fresh perspectives on senior living technology
By
Caroline Szachnowski
May 27, 2021
In a June 15 webinar, attendees will hear how touchless sensor technology can provide rich data while protecting privacy, without the use of cameras, buttons, cords or wearables. The webinar will begin...
People in the news, Dec. 21
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 21, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Brookdale Senior Living, CareTrust REIT, Cypress Cove, Juniper Communities, Life Care Services, Morning Pointe Senior Living, Pegasus Senior Living, Springpoint,...
People in the news, July 6
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Arrow Senior Living, Berkadia, Covenant Woods, ER Senior Management, Fox Hollow Retirement Care & Independent Living, iN2L, Haven Senior Investments, LeadingAge...