As we age, our mental abilities start to decline due to changes in neural connections. Have you had a moment of forgetfulness as you have gotten older? Well, the decline of your mental abilities is not completely inevitable. You might even be able to help slow it down, as the brain is always capable of ...

Every 6 in 10 patients suffering from some form of dementia will wander. This is because most of them are disoriented in some way, and cannot remember who they are or where they live making it difficult for them too find their way back to where they are suppose to be. Catching the early signs ...

There are a number of ways to begin advertising your personal care or assisted living home. Let’s have a quick review of some of them: Newspaper Paid advertisement slots are a good way to generate interest as many individuals investigating assisted living facilities still read the newspaper on a regular basis. The other thing that ...

Many residents in an assistive living facility have some sore of functional mobility limitations.  Some have difficulty moving around in bed, and others may have trouble transferring from sitting to standing or walking without assistance. One of the challenges of working with and caring for assistive living facility residents is ensuring that safety is maintained ...

Walking with patients in nursing home, rehabilitation centers, hospitals or any other home care facility can provide healing to the mind and body.  However, there are a handful of safety tips to keep in mind when walking with your patient. Walking Safety Tips  #1 Walking Wheelchair Patients  Before walking a wheelchair patient, make sure the ...

Safety in the workplace should be a priority. Having safety meetings once per month is essential for ensuring employees know what to do when an emergency comes up in their environment. One topic that is not discussed enough is fire safety. Knowing how to handle a fire incident properly is important for keeping everyone safe ...

:Your business provides you and your love ones with the income you need to support every day life essentials. Being a strong leader at work is necessary in order for that business to thrive. After all, you want your employees to love who they are working for and provide the best service and care to ...

Facebook is one of the world’s most popular social networks today. Due to this fact, many businesses and non-profits have adopted its use in marketing and selling their products and services. But just how do you market your non-profit on Facebook? Here are 7 Facebook marketing tips to employ. Define your goals- Success in online marketing  ...

When you’re delivering home health care you are pretty well set with the cards you are dealt. But just because you are coming into someone else’s home doesn’t mean that you or they should have to breathe in unhealthy air. Here are 5 tips for home health care with better air. Mold: One of the ...

Care is essential for residential communities, assisted living centers, and senior care centers to ensure their elderly residents are safe from injury. Insurance premiums and even liability coverage itself can also be based upon compliance to safety regulations. To make your home away from home safer, have a daily check list: 1. Walking Hazards to ...