Tag archive for ‘activities’
Individualize Activities to meet the needs of a New Generation
This article from Long-Term Care Management discusses the great need for facilities that have short-term rehab programs to offer a variety of age-related activities. This would aid in the improvement of the residents overall health.
Alzheimer’s Activities
Read this article from Gilbert Guide that suggests great activities for caregivers to do with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Patients.
What is Life Enrichment?
Terri Glimcher, Activity Director for Summerville at Oak Park Assisted Living, Florida, cites that the continual growth of trust, friendship and community serves as the basis for life enrichment. Read the full article in the November issue of Inside Assisted Living to see how Terri suggests this could be achieved in an Assisted Living Community.
Nursing-home residents get help realizing their dreams
Depression is all too common in long-term care living. One organization, Second Wind Dreams, seeks to provide hope to residents, one dream at a time.
Computer program at the Gilbert Residence helps seniors get back in the world
Can we resharpen our mental tools? According to users of “Brain Fitness” the answer is yes. Susan L. Oppat of the Ann Arbor News brings us this interesting article on seniors engaged in a “digital rewiring” for mental acuity.
Young and Old Come Together in Ageless Olympics
Sunny Hill Nursing Home and Joilet Park District day camp come together in a compelling example of the value in combining inter-generational activities.
Senior Kentuckians bowl up a Wii storm
The Nintendo Wii gaming platform is the first game system to make major inroads in nursing homes. A truly cross-generational activity, the following article is an example of one way the Wii brings residents together and provides an activity which stimulates the mind and the body.
Memorable Activities for Residents in Nursing Care Facilities
Deborah Mitchell writes in “Make Nursing Home Visits Fun” a number of activities which can improve not only residents’ morale, but also that of loved ones.
Many people feel uncomfortable or anxious whenever they visit someone in a nursing home, even when the individual is a close relative—grandparent, parent, sibling–or friend. They find that [...]
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