Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
There are so many terms and acronyms out there in the aging and healthcare industry, and new ones pop up every generation, such as Instrumental…
Aging parents
Sundowning: what is it?
When I first started working with older adults with Dementia, I learned very quickly what Sundowning is and how to soothe those experiencing this daily…
Care Plans are a Necessity
When I worked on the Nursing Care floor of a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), I learned very quickly the importance of documentation and Care…
Understanding Hospital Discharge
A hospital in general for a non-healthcare workers is overwhelming to say the least. Therefore, understanding the process of hospital in-take through discharge can make…
Incontinence- age isn’t the culprit!
Incontinence. Another forbidden topic of conversation that we need to discuss more with loved ones (no matter what their age). And the crazy thing is…
Essential Traits to Develop when Interacting with Dementia
My first interaction with Dementia was as a child, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. At the time, Alzheimer’s Dementia was a disease…