Posts Tagged Nursing Homes
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Health Minute With CASI – Medication Management for Seniors
By: Michelle Migliore, RN Living independently is important to all of us, but especially to our seniors. As we age, we experience unique challenges, such as losing a spouse and friends, changes in physical and mental abilities, and other general lifestyle changes that often occur during these y...
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Your Advocacy Connection: The Holidays
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions The Holiday Season is upon us. The stores are full of Christmas items, and toys are ready to be purchased. Excitement is in the air. It is truly a joyous season that gives us an opportunity to be openly thankful for our blessings and to give to those who are ...
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Choices in Senior Living
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Explore the many options available in today’s senior housing. The choices for senior housing have changed significantly over the years. Back in the 1990s, seniors had basically two choices; either living at home or move into a nursing ...
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Choices in Senior Living
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Seniors today are fortunate that there are so many choices in senior housing today. The choices for senior housing have changed significantly over the years. Back in the 1990s, seniors had basically two choices; either live at home or move...
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What is Alternatives for the Older Adult?
For 25 years, Alternatives for the Older Adult has helped area seniors find solutions for their care needs. Our experienced, certified staff has made it possible for older adults to stay safe and secure in either their own homes or assisted living and nursing homes. Our programs include care coordin...
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Understanding a Nursing Home Care Plan – Part 2
By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection - Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy Last month, our article focused on nursing home care plans. We defined what a care plan is, the function of care plans and the importance of the resident and their family’s involv...
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What is Assisted Living?
By Courtyard Estates of Walcott Courtyard Estates of Walcott celebrated its 2nd Anniversary this past August and is still occasionally referred to as a nursing home. One way that Assisted Living differs from Nursing Homes is that assisted living communities are to assist active adults who...
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The Benefit of Independent Retirement Living at Palmer Hills
Submitted by Palmer Hills Independent Retirement Living For many seniors, the thought of leaving their homes to move into a retirement community is unsettling. It is widely assumed that the only option when moving out of one’s home is to move into a nursing home. However, this is not the case. ...
