How to Prevent Hypothermia in Older People

Harsh winter temperatures increase the risk of hypothermia in older people, which puts them in real danger of severe health problems such as heart attacks and kidney damage. When freezing conditions strike, it’s vital to know how to keep older relatives safe from hypothermia and what to do if you…
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Getting Started Implementing the Through the Looking Glass Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Through the Looking Glass is an empathy program created by an administrator struggling to jump-start culture change in her residential care community. This unique program challenges staff to put themselves in the shoes of the residents, by having staff simulate a diagnosis and live alongside residents.
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Things to Remember About People with Dementia

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Communication Tips for Caregivers

Communicating with people with dementia can seem hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Let these person-centered tips be your guide.
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Messages for Dorothy

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and HPP will be joining organizations across the nation to raise awareness for hospice and demonstrate its importance. In our Hospice Perspectives Series, people share their stories of hospice care. While these stories do feature death, they also feature profound hope, compassion,…
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Matthew’s Last Days

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and HPP will be joining organizations across the nation to raise awareness for hospice and demonstrate its importance. In our Hospice Perspectives Series, people share their stories of hospice care. While these stories do feature death, they also feature profound hope,…
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