The Positive Effects of Aromatherapy in Skilled Resident Care Facilities
Aromatherapy is the practice of using fragrant essential oils derived from medicinal plants, herbs, flowers, trees, and roots to help improve an individual’s emotional and physical well being. When these oils are inhaled or applied
12 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever for Seniors
"Cabin fever" doesn't just relate to the weather. It relates, too, to not being active enough with daily life activities. That's why staying indoors too long and not getting out into the stream of life
Game Therapy Benefits the Elderly
Game therapy benefits the elderly! A great way to keep elderly and seniors’ minds active and healthy is by simply playing games. Daily activities in skilled resident care and assisted living centers provide residents with
Hand & Nail Care for Seniors
Hand & Nail Care becomes more important as one ages. In caring for senior hands and nails, it's important to make daily efforts to protect aging skin and nails from harsh environmental effects of water, chemicals, temperature,
Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Families, patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors all play an important role to keep patients safe from infection. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control Epidemiology produced a very helpful article Infection Prevention and You describing the most common healthcare-associated
Skilled Resident Care Provides Peace of Mind
(Adapted from American Senior Communities blog, Oct 13, 2016) For a family caregiver, feeling guilty when the need to move a loved one into a skilled resident care community arises is a common, natural response. Along
Celebrating the Holidays at Skilled Care Centers
The holiday season is a special time of year. A time to spend with family. Celebrating Christmas with loved ones in a skilled resident care or assisted living facility may take a little extra planning.
Santa’s Magic Mail Box
Bring your little ones to Santa's Magic Mailbox where kids can write letters to Santa. All letters will then be sent “Direct to the North Pole”. We will provide stationery and pens for the children