Quality of Life
Reminiscence Gives Elders Happier Labor Day?
Holidays are perfect for bringing back memories for someone who has dementia. Labor Day was celebrated as a child, as the gateway to fall. They may be able recall walking back to the first day of school , buying school supplies, or the taste of hamburgers or ice cream at Labor Day barbecues with family
Read MoreCare Managers Bringing Quality of Life to LGTBQ Elders
It is PRIDE MONTH but Many LGTBQ elders have a miserable Quality of Life
Read More10 Intellectual Quality Of Life Activities for Elders
Geriatric care managers who work with lonley, isolated or depressed clients in Assisted living or at home can use quality of life to bring back joy.
Read More5 Ways Reminiscence is the Perfect Valentine’s gift for Elders-
Want the perfect Valentine’s gift? That gift as a care manager or a caregiver is to use reminiscence with an aging client.
Read MoreHow Storytelling at Thanksgiving Can Give Elders A Happier Family Holiday
storytelling at Thanksgiving using memories, helps children look forward to life- what is fun, what is scary, what never to do–it helps elders look back on their life. It gives both elders and kids people a chance to socialize ( and enjoy a turkey dinner in this case) as they tell their story.
Read MoreMake Reminiscence a Valentines Gift for Aging Clients- 5 Ways
Want the perfect Valentine’s gift? That gift as a care manager or a caregiver is to use reminiscence with an aging client.
Read MoreReminiscence on Memorial Day- Serve it to Elders Along With Hamburgers
What Is Reminiscence?-it is sparked by the senses, making buried memories flow into our brains. Holidays like Memorial Day are a perfect time to have their older family members share stories.
Read MoreWhat are 8 Spiritual Quality Of Life Activities for Elders During the Holidays ?
How to find an elder’s holiday joy begins with a Quality of Life assessment where joy can be found again. If spirituality is something that would increase an elder’s quality of life, here are some activities that you may suggest to an older client or their family over the holidays
Read MoreHow Does Atul Gawande View Quality of Life in Dying ?
bringing joy in the here and now of dying this can be done through using quality of life tools- Spiritual, emotional, intellectual, creative and physical quality of life .
Read MoreWhat is President Biden’s New Infrastructre Caregiver Plan?
President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan, a $2 trillion investment in infrastructure,
jobs, and home care