Hello everyone, Halloween is fast approaching (Thursday this week!), so we thought now would be a good time to address the fears that some of your residents may have about walking, falling and exercise. For people with dementia, a lack of physical activity can lead to a further decline in function and overall health, so […]
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Active Aging Week is Coming!
Hello everyone, We encourage you to celebrate Active Aging Week, held from September 23rd through the 29th and sponsored by the International Council on Active Aging. The event will have “theme days” that focus on different aspects of healthy aging. This year they include: The WALK! With Aegis Therapies Wellness with Water (Aquatic Yoga or […]
Educating family members on person-centered care
Educating family members of your residents about your efforts to reduce the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia through person-centered behavioral approaches is critical. Family members can support staff and be a useful resource when determining what may motivate a resident to participate in his/her own care and engage in activity, and thereby decrease agitation, […]