Bathing Without a Battle
Bathing Without a Battle aims to create a better bathing experience for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Learn more on the Bathing Without a Battle website.
Mouth Care Without a Battle
Mouth Care Without a Battle is an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Developed by the research group that brought you Bathing without a Battle©, Mouth...
Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package
The Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package includes customized Excel Spreadsheet for data tracking, an in-service training DVD for nursing staff, CD ROM training for medical staff, posters, reminder pocket cards, a how-to implementation manual, and 2...
Not a Prison: Design Tips for Calmer Memory Care
Six out of 10 people with dementia will wander and risk becoming disoriented, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In senior housing settings, disorientation can lead to exit-seeking behaviors, which can increase anxiety, hostility toward...
Promising Practices Winners That Are Reshaping the Aging Services [Field]
Explore some fascinating innovative practices that earned Promising Practices Awards in 2016. Award recipients include a senior living community that opened a brain health center to fill a need in their region, and a...
Older Americans Month is Coming Up in May
If you want to focus on the people you serve and not just the level of service your organization provides, consider celebrating Older Americans Month this May. “Age Out Loud” is this year’s theme....
Conversation About Racism on the LeadingAge National Dementia Listserv
The question below resonated with many on the listserv regarding racism and dementia. The moderator, Kirsten Jacobs, Associate Director, Dementia and Wellness Education reached out to Kelly Carney (Board Certified in Geropsychology, Executive Director,...
Advancing a Culture of Innovation in Senior Care: An Aging 2.0 Whitepaper
Innovation for companies in the senior care markets is especially important due to the enormous growth in the size, and changing needs, of the older population - and the increased competition in servicing those...
Argentum Releases Memory Care Program’s Research
Argentum's latest Senior Living Innovation Series white paper centers on the field of programs that are marking the definitions of innovation in memory care.
The 32-page white paper is the third in a series of five topics...
Resources for Individuals With Dementia
Lola’s Art Kit
Memory Café Toolkit
Giving Voice Initiative inspires and equips choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Use our toolkit to help...
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 6th-10th
Make plans to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas March 6th through March 10th. NOAA has developed a packet of information that provides statistics and suggestions to raise awareness about severe weather readiness.
Meals on Wheels Innovation
Kaiser Health News in their January 2017 newsletter highlighted some innovative additional services provided by some Meals on Wheels programs. Meals on Wheels is trying to formalize the health and safety checks its volunteers already conduct during...