As spring approaches, the back dining room grows warm and Melinda's plants will sprout. Soon our staff members will be buying the seedlings to plant in their gardens at home—for a price, of course. Read More »
LTC activities directors are challenged to accommodate the changing programming preferences of the incoming baby boomers. These demanding residents have high expectations. Read More »
Cocktail lounges and happy hours are becoming coming increasingly popular amenities in assisted living communities, but can ‘one for the road’ lead down a path of declining health? Read More »
From a Brooklyn, N.Y., facility to a research presentation in Jerusalem, a second-year master’s student presents findings of the effects of trauma and the benefits of group support on younger LTC residents. Read More »
Not just for groups, music therapy using MP3 and iPod devices can enable playlist to be customized to the individual resident for a more meaningful experience Read More »
I remember my 15 Christmases living in nursing homes and how the holiday itself has changed, from the moods of residents and staff to the layout of a decorated facility. Read More »
Melvin (pseudonym) lives a couple of doors away from me. He is round, not very tall and bounces when he walks. He is usually animated and will try to Read More »
After living so many years in nursing homes I am normally prepared for when staff ask me about my Thanksgiving plans. Most years you’ll find me at Read More »
Thanksgiving is a day when loved ones gather to reflect and appreciate the blessings in our lives. It is also the official kickoff of the holiday Read More »
On a sunny day several weeks ago when the weather was still in the low 70s, my sister called to see if I wanted a visitor. Despite throbbing sinuses Read More »
Last month, James Todd, 75, a resident of Prestige Senior Living’s Porthaven Care Center in Portland, Ore., climbed back in the saddle. A former Read More »
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is projected to increase as the Baby Boomers continue to age. Over the years, giant steps in Read More »
When my Mears cousins invited me to a family reunion in 2008 I wanted to go. But it was 70 miles away from the nursing home and I had not traveled Read More »
In Holtsville, New York, many churches, along with community civic and social organizations, have found extra closet space thanks to Girl Scout Troop Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I heard some staff members talk about working at a hospital. They said there they would be assured an "outcome" for their work. Read More »
Ah, summer! It’s finally here. And while many of us are planning (or dreaming) of sandy beaches, relaxation and just getting away, residents at Read More »
In the ’50s and ’60s, bowling establishments dotted the American landscape. A backdrop of American life and leisure, they were a generation’s Read More »
Emily “Lizzie” Tobin, one of the program's farthest walkers, holds her certificate of recognition. Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Read More »
Subscribers to Long-Term Living are familiar with the last page of every issue—a destination called “Good Stuff” that showcases the positive people Read More »
Drivers Bill Och (left) and Dave Bramer keep The Peaks' vehicles in good condition while juggling the demands of busy schedules and dependent Read More »
Resident behaviors Upon first moving into a long-term care facility, I felt I had entered The Twilight Zone. The environment was noisy and the Read More »
Max Schaffer is quick to tell you that he served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II for exactly 4 years, 8 months, and 11 days. His Read More »
Elders on a safari? Yes, 10 elders from Pine Grove Nursing Home, affiliated with Pinecrest Medical Center, Powers, Michigan, are on a safari. Read More »
