Physical therapy can improve the quality of life for individuals in long-term care settings.
The power of physical therapy
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Start a career in health care with free nursing assistant training
Nursing assistants have the extraordinary opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults. As a professionally trained nursing assistant, you can offer patients compassion and care while assisting them with day-to-day life tasks such as dressing,...
How to stay active indoors during the winter
While it may seem challenging due to colder weather and limited access to outdoor spaces, there are numerous ways for seniors to stay active without the need for equipment.
Free online courses for seniors offered through AARP
AARP offers a number of online courses for seniors. Topics include using Zoom to chat with family and friends, exploring Windows and Android computers, easy-to-follow tai chi, and an open discussion for participants throughout the country.
Tuition reimbursement helps advance health care careers
Working as a health care professional and providing compassionate care and comfort for those who need it can be rewarding work. Each day, you are in a position to make someone smile, to help ease their burden, and impact the lives of others: patients, residents, their...
What is a POLST?
Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, more commonly known as POLST, are portable orders that tell physicians, emergency responders and other care providers how people would like to be treated in a medical emergency.
CHCC director of nursing asked to share insight, advice with federal agency
Lewis was asked by LeadingAge Washington to speak on behalf of long-term care providers, focusing on staffing challenges that have forced skilled nursing facilities like CHCC to limit admissions.
The importance of movement as we age
The more we move the better, as higher levels and greater frequency of physical activity are strongly associated with reduced risks and improved health.
Emergency alert pendants for seniors have come a long way. Here’s what’s new.
Similar to the way a home alarm company monitors for intrusion and dispatches the police, medical alert companies contact emergency help when an emergency alert pendant’s button is pressed.
Board games: entertaining and incredible for maintaining cognitive function
Connecting with elderly family members and friends and creating lasting memories not only is fun, it also can be healthy for all involved.