What is the Validation method? Validation is a method for communicating with older adults who are diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s…
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Social isolation and loneliness, which were problems for many older adults before the coronavirus pandemic, have become an even greater…
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By Mary Kaplan, M.S.W., LCSW Although death, dying, and grief are day-to-day experiences in the working lives of long-term care…
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It’s critical to manage your own stress so you can keep assisting others. Find the strategy that works for you…
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By Jill Vitale-Aussem, LNHA, MMH, author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift This post was originally…
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The COVID-19 crisis is taking a heavy toll on all of us, particularly family and professional care partners. Visitors are…
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Identifying substance abuse in an older adult Substance abuse problems are often misdiagnosed in older adults. Perhaps as a result…
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As with all client populations, older adults are diverse and do not respond to a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment and…
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Read the book! The Hospice Team Who We Are and How We Care Edited by Rabbi Dr. Chaim Joseph Wender,…
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By Shannon Noble, Integrative Therapist and Volunteer Coordinator. This post has been adapted from The Hospice Team: Who We Are and How We Care. Over the…