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Supportive Dining: A Fresh Approach

Assisted living, Dining, Food, NutritionBy swardSeptember 30, 20201 Comment

For people living with dementia, dining can serve up a host of challenges. Many memory care residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other senior living communities are finicky eaters, and food preferences often turn on a dime. Some have difficulty discerning colors, temperatures, and plate boundaries. Chewing and swallowing may eventually be compromised, along…

Home Health vs. Skilled Nursing: Is One More Beneficial Than the Other

Assisted living, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, Skilled nursingBy swardNovember 27, 2019

Home Health vs. Skilled Nursing: Is One More Beneficial Than the Other According to an AARP study, 95% of seniors wish to stay at home for as long as possible, even if doing so means hiring outside help for day-to-day activities. Unfortunately, life circumstances such as injury and illness often necessitate 24-hour skilled nursing care.…

Naked & Not Afraid: Talking About Senior Sex

Assisted living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, Skilled nursingBy swardApril 24, 2019

Helen, a resident in a senior care community, is 60 years old and living with dementia. She has a boyfriend whose room is down the hall. He’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. A family member is appalled when she sees Helen kissing her boyfriend – and suspects there has been some sexual activity.

Self-compassion: Banishing Caregiver Burnout

Assisted living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, Skilled nursingBy swardApril 3, 2019

If you’re a caregiver taking care of a family member at home, what you do for your loved one every day is no doubt all consuming. From showering, toileting, dressing, and feeding your loved one, to making frequent trips to the doctor and pharmacy

PDPM: Enhancing Senior Care With a New Payment Model

Assisted living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, Skilled nursingBy swardFebruary 20, 2019

Despite high spending in the Medicare program – $702 billion in 2017 – ensuring consistent, high-quality senior care is often an elusive goal. To tackle the challenge, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) continues to evolve its Medicare payment structure.

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