Touch for Elders is Needed Now More than Ever
The AGE-u-cate Training Institute supports aging services providers as they respond to the isolation crisis facing their elderly residents and clients.
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Post COVID Long Term Care Reform
The COVID-19 pandemic must inspire significant changes in how long term care is treated and resourced.
The Trauma of Relocation for People with Dementia
Aging Services Future Focus
On the brink of a new decade, I contemplate what the next ten years will look like for the aging services industry. Reflecting on the past provides me some hope for the future. In some respects, we have come a long way. By the same token, we should maintain a future focus and continue to develop more strategies that support the quality of living of frail elders.
Validation in Dementia Care: Thank You, Naomi!
Validation helps caregivers step into the world of a person with dementia, creating understanding and empathy.
The Importance of Education for Informal Caregivers
Members of the First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, IL attend an Eldercare Educational Program about Understanding the Continuum of Eldercare.
Innovation in long term care communities: early versus late adopters
Innovation in the long-term care setting can take many forms. It can be a novel technology, an inventive volunteer program, or an innovative training class. No matter what the offering is, the willingness to try something new to benefit elders in the long-term care setting is always worth attempting.