Chronic Pain Associated with Dementia, New Study Finds
Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read the entire article from McKnight’s LTC News.
Creating a Culture of Growth
This 2 minute video challenges us to rethink how we perceive aging and growth.
UV Safety Month and Massage Week
Looking for reasons to celebrate the month of July?
July is UV Safety Month.
Everybody Deserves a Massage Week is July 16-22.
Turning Negative Thinkers Into Positive Ones
Barbara Fredrickson, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina, has done extensive research on fostering positive emotions, in particular her theory that accumulating “micro-moments of positivity,” like my daily interaction with children, can, over...
August is time to Celebrate…
August 5 - Friendship Day
August 12 - World Elephant Day
August 13 – Lefthanders Day
August 21 – Poets Day
August 30 – Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Immunization Awareness Month
Cyber Second: Using a Secure vs Unsecure Wifi Connection
View the latest cyber second from LeadingAge Kansas’ computer consultants about using a secure vs unsecure wifi connection.
Medicaid State Fact Sheets
The Kaiser Family Foundation has developed a set of fact sheets by state. The two-page fact sheets provide a snapshot with key data for Medicaid in every state related to current coverage, access and...
Resources for Dementia Care
DEEP, Guide to Involving people with dementia in advisory groups
Getting Started with Montessori
Volume 1: Practical Life Activities for Older Adults
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia:
To Whom I May Concern
Using Improv...
Medicaid’s Role: What’s at Stake Under a Block Grant or Per Capita Cap?
Take a look at this short video to understand what's at stake under a block grant or per capita cap.
The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults ‘Sweetie’ or ‘Honey’
Next Avenue, an affiliate of PBS, recently published The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults ‘Sweetie’ or ‘Honey’. It’s a great read for all employees at any aging service organization.
Food for Thought: Fewer Older Adults Getting Care in Nursing Homes
The vast majority of older adults receive long-term care at home, not in nursing homes. But few people plan for this expense.
Nor do they see long-term care insurance as a viable option — because...
Medication Management Tool Update
CAST has updated its Medication Management Selection Tool with a revised product and vendor matrix and a new case study. This year, CAST added a summary of all the lessons learned from past Medication Management initiative case studies...