It is a stressful time and the daily blasts and news for long-term care is reportedly not all that positive. While staying current and taking in all of the news about the pressures for the industry now and among the…
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Keeping Perspective Amid the Changing Long-Term Care News
Tagged with: assisted living, culture change, dementia, healthcare, holiday stress, long term care, person centered care, The Gilster Group, workforce, workplace
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Thanksgiving: A Time to Offer Appreciation for Long-Term Care Staff
According to the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some it is not necessarily true of the holiday season. The holidays present a number of challenges for many – never enough time, multiple food requests,…
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Delightful or Dreadful? Holidays for Long-Term Care Leadership
I’ve said it before, and believe it is worth repeating. Holidays can present a unique challenge for long-term care leadership teams. As the Fourth of July holiday is approaching, the country prepares for celebrations, picnics, cookouts, and fun with family…
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Stress, Negativity and Alzheimer’s – Happy New Year!
The start of a new year often brings promises that “this year” you are going to take better care of yourself, relax, eat healthy foods, and eliminate stress. All of this is good given everything we know about health habits…
Tagged with: aging, Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment, dementia, exercise, Gilster, healthcare, holiday stress, memory loss, preventing dementia, The Gilster Group
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Easing the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays for Our Aging Population
The holidays are a time of year when we strive to create happy memories. We take joy in organizing events for family and friends, socializing, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the company of those we love. Yet as our relatives age…
Tagged with: aging, Aging parents, Alzheimer's, caregiving, holiday stress, memory loss, The Gilster Group
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Helping Staff Cope During The Holidays
In a perfect world, we would all approach December with great anticipation, thinking of that Norman Rockwell Christmas gathering, the opening of beautiful gifts surrounded by a loving family, all followed by a picture-perfect holiday dinner. No doubt, we all…
Tagged with: acute care, aging, Alzheimer's, assisted living, caregiving, Gilster, healthcare, holiday stress, hospitals, long term care, staffing, The Gilster Group
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Be Sensitive to the Desires of Seniors at the Holidays
We take joy in organizing events for family and friends, socializing, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the company of those we love. Yet as our relatives age, we may need to adjust our plans and expectations by taking into consideration the…
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The Holiday Season…not always merry and bright
Those of us who work in healthcare dedicate ourselves to serving others – patients, colleagues, staff, and families. For years we have observed – and experienced – the stress that December and the holidays bring to those with whom we…
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