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.
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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.
How to Prevent People in Nursing Homes from Becoming Invisible?
People in care can often feel invisible.
Specialized Dementia Training and Employee Turnover
Find Time for Compassion
Care of frail elders is often reduced to the completion of tasks. Caregivers caught in the frenzy of tasks should make time to provide the compassionate part of care- expressive touch.
A Special Grandparent's Day
Lessons from an old tree.
How to Listen to a Grieving Friend
In recognition of Grief Awareness Day August 30, here are five tips for how to listen when someone you know is grieving.