We have entered the most wonderful time of year, except there is nothing wonderful about the restrictions and limitations many of our communities are required to follow, right? For centuries we have greeted others with phrases like: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays and Joyous Noel. With COVID-19 in high gear it has […]
By Cindy Tewalt, NAAP Financial Director Perhaps you have noticed more activity in your spam box? Or perhaps emails have ‘snuck past’ your email and you have been targeted by “phishing”. “Phish” is pronounced just as it spelled and sounds just like “fish”. It’s an interesting word and as in fishing, it is the intent […]
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Unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii, Sunday, November 1, 2020, marks the end of daylight saving time. In many states, this means the already waning days of autumn get an hour shorter. You may suddenly be driving home from work in the dark and turning the heat on earlier. Several states, including California, Washington, […]
The holiday season isn’t quite among us, but now is the perfect time to prepare for it. Many activity directors know that it is very easy to fill up your calendar with festive activities in October, November and December. There is usually a very welcomed overabundance of volunteers who come to make everyone’s spirit brighter. […]
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Cultural Diversity has become one of the hottest topics in the health care industry. What makes diversity so important? Diversity means a number of characteristics including the following: race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, education, physical abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic background, language, and culture. Diversity in healthcare can lead to cultural competency, which is […]
Is there a cure for the summertime blues? This is a question that I have asked often as I develop and plan activity programs for my residents each summer. And now… let’s add a pandemic into the mix. I am not sure if it can truly be answered, however, it reminds of an old children’s […]
Dementia is an unfortunate fact of life that is far too real and familiar for many people. Most people know someone that has suffered or is suffering from dementia. An expert from a company that provides in-home care for seniors said that dementia is draining for all people involved, family, friends, caregivers, and especially the […]
We all just remembered Independence Day, and most likely celebrated the day with our residents. We honored the men and women who laid down their lives so we can all have the freedom of independence that provides us with our own self-worth and the autonomy to choose our surroundings. The meaning of independence has become […]
