In order for me to gain some firsthand experience of what it is like to live in an institutional dementia care setting, I arranged with the administration of a nursing home in the area for me to be admitted as a “resident” without the care staff knowing that I did not have dementia. These are some reflections on my five day stay.
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An honest exploration of what it can feel like to navigate the aging process in a world that celebrates anti-aging.
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How can we continue to offer enjoyable interactive programs for people living with dementia in a time of pandemic and isolation? In this essay, Susan McFadden describes how a nonprofit in Wisconsin is staying connected with people who formerly attended memory cafes in person and who used to enjoy daylong outings together.
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We know what saves smiles. Gentle reminders of what keeps our teeth healthy and beautiful, no matter what our age, are listed and described.
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In at least half of the states, LTC homes are shielded to varying degrees from civil liability for COVID-19 claims. As Minnesotans are waiting to see whether the state will grant legal immunity to LTC homes, in effect, extensive COVID-19 liability shields are already in place. This fact, which does not receive adequate attention in the media, is addressed in this blog post.
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This article dives deeper into the benefits of creating intergenerational relationships and why the implementation of intergenerational programs can lead generations to contibute to each other in many different ways!
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This post discusses the changing landscape of LGBT senior living. LGBT senior living has often been neglected in the past. We are now entering into a new age of LGBT senior living where seniors are much more accepted than they have been in the past.
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When it comes to allocating limited medical resources, must we older adults give up COVID-19 treatment so that younger players can take the field?
[This post originally appeared on the Ageful Living blog, https://www.jeanetteleardi.com/post/how-many-at-bats-should-we-get]
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