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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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…
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This post was adapted from an essay appearing in The Hospice Team: Who We Are and How We Care. By Faustino Gonzalez, MD, Chief Medical Officer…
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In this excerpt from her new book, Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and…
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In this interview with President and CEO of The Eden Alternative, Jill Vitale-Aussem discusses senior living, hospitality, ageism, and shifting…
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Harsh winter temperatures increase the risk of hypothermia in older people, which puts them in real danger of severe health…
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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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Communicating with people with dementia can seem hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Let these person-centered tips be your…
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and HPP will be joining organizations across the nation to raise awareness for…
