From September 23-27, we join the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in observing Fall Prevention Awareness Week. This national initiative raises awareness about the critical importance of reducing the risk of falls among older adults, helping them live confidently without the constant fear of falling. Falls are preventable, and with the right steps, we can…
Every 3 months, our culinary team from all facilities around the midwest come together to share knowledge and experience with our essential line cooks. Each facility has a Head Chef and Food Supervisor, they choose a different cook every seminar to refresh on the importance of why we prepare the texture consistency for Mechanical soft,…
Often families express concern about understanding behavior changes that the Alzheimer’s patient exhibits. Families will often ask whether or not the patient’s behavior is related to the disease, i.e. “Is the disease doing it or are they upset with me?” I will attempt to explain some of these changes based on my experience and educational…
1) What is heart failure? Heart Failure does not mean the heart has stopped working, rather the heart’s pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. 2) Who is at risk for developing heart failure? Risk factors…
Providing residents with stimulating activities is an important part of the care given by Generations staff. Our activities programs are designed for all levels of participatory ability. From lively discussions, card games, trivia and current events, to outings and performances in-house, our activity programs are designed to appeal to each resident’s physical, mental and psychosocial…
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