Meaningful visits should include some laughter and smiles
Humor has many positive effects on the body. The benefits of humor are numerous and relieve some of the effects [...]
View ArticleCaregivers and elders: major transitions in long-term care
Some days, visiting my mother in a nursing home proves to be more than I care to handle, emotionally speaking. [...]
View ArticleCreating a meaningful nursing home visit
Visiting a loved one in a nursing home can mean a lot. How often have you heard a friend or [...]
View ArticleNursing home communication: late night phone calls
The call came at 2:30 AM when I was soundly sleeping. So deep was my sleep that I did [...]
View ArticleThe nursing home transition: what to expect
Some caregivers don’t talk much about the transition period between an elder living at home and eventual placement in [...]
View ArticleGetting used to a nursing home takes time
Just as it takes elder time to get used to living in a nursing home, it also takes more [...]
View ArticleGetting comfortable with nursing home visits
It took me more than a few months to get used to the emptiness I felt at home after [...]
View ArticleNursing homes going the way of the dinosaurs?
What if after you researched and visited and agonized and finally placed your family member in a nursing home [...]
View ArticleAre nursing homes prepared for emergencies?
In the past few months, the US has experienced an active tornado season. Once recently touched down in Arlington, Texas, [...]
View Article3 pieces of advice for elder’s stay in rehab facility
Have you had a loved one who became really weak while hospitalized? If so, you may worry about the [...]
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