Music: Treatment for Dementia (video)
There have been people living with advanced dementia in every nursing home I’ve been in. They sit silently in chairs and recliners, lining the hallways or packed into the day room, where the TV...
View ArticleAging Parents, Adult Children: Subject of YouTube Drama
There’s a new dramatic series on aging parents and their adult children on YouTube. These brief vignettes, with 13 episodes in all, capture issues facing families as parents become less able to care...
View ArticleCycling Transforms Parkinsons (video)
Amazing: For more on this: Why We Need More Research into Cycling and Brain Science For more on bicycles for people with disabilities: Having Fun in a Nursing Home
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‘Derek’— a long-term care shrink’s view (McKnight’s LTC News)
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: ‘Derek’ — a long-term care shrink’s view I was very pleased when I heard there was a program about a long-term care facility on British...
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Aunt Sylvia makes her walker “festive” (video)
In this video, Aunt Sylvia makes the best of things… http://youtu.be/PNp0q-LRf9k
View ArticleTip #1 for families new to LTC (video)
In this video, Dr. El offers a suggestion for families who are new to long-term care: http://youtu.be/4hSX3h3v2Ak
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Aunt Sylvia keeps busy (video)
Aunt Sylvia keeps busy in her 3rd video. http://youtu.be/B9pJtYfERN4
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“Dementia Village” in the Netherlands (video)
Many readers are familiar with people with dementia who want to “go home” when staff members leave at the end of their shifts or who “shop” for belongings in the drawers of other residents. It can be...
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Creating an Emotionally Healthy Workplace: Free Webinar 11/12
Join Dr. El Wednesday, November 12th at 2pm Eastern Time (1pm Central Time) for a FREE Webinar on Creating an Emotionally Healthy Workplace sponsored by EmLogis To register: visit EmLogis Events Aunt...
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Planning for the holidays
With the start of the holiday season, it’s time for this perennial post from Dr. El at mybetternursinghome.com: ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas… And 83-year old Albertha assured me her...
View ArticleGirl, paralyzed for 11 days, surprises favorite nurse by walking (video)
Here’s an inspiring video that captures how those who work in healthcare feel for those under their care: If you’re unable to see the video embedded above, click here:...
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Planning for the Holidays
With the start of the holiday season, it’s time for this perennial post from Dr. El: ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas… And 83-year old Albertha assured me her family was planning to take her home for...
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Using light to improve sleep, reduce agitation
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Using light to improve sleep, reduce agitation Poor sleep, reversed sleep/wake cycles, depression and falls are common problems in older...
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