February 19, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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For long-term care residents, meaningful relationships can make good days better and offer hope and empathy when a person is troubled.
February 11, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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Cherished memories bring back the feelings of love, hope and family as Kathy Mears shares some special moments with her grandfather.
February 7, 2013 Lisa M. Cini
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Learning, memory improvement, problem solving, vision, balance and depression can all be improved if we understand neuroplasticity and how to have fun while "teaching an old dog new tricks.”
February 4, 2013 Shelley Silverman King, RN
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Shelley Silverman King, RN, explains how a Massachusetts facility uses specially trained caregivers and a room full of sensory experiences—music, lighting, hand massage, aromatherapy and other stimuli—to reach its most isolated and lonely population: its residents with advanced dementia. 
February 1, 2013 Judah Ronch, PhD
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A new program designed for young adults with intellectual disabilities can help seniors overcome their challenges in positive, supportive long-term care environments.
January 30, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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Counting sheep from loss of sleep? Poor sleep can have a direct effect on more than just physical energy in elders, according to a new neurology study.
January 28, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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Whether at work computer or at home, lost data can be a game-changer. Kathleen Mears shares the lesson she learned through a recent experience with file backup.
January 24, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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Whether residents are in short-stay rehab or LTC units, providing the right physical environment backed by staff commitment, can improve mobility and, ultimately, reduce falls. Here’s how one LTC community did just that.
January 22, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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At times, health conditions, such as quadriplegia, can have some unusual manifestations on other parts of the body. Are they the result of an existing condition or a symptom of another health issue? Don't ignore spots, rashes, discoloration and other changes as Kathy Mears can verify.
January 14, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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Engaging the resident in converasation is a great idea, but be careful in choosing your topic.
January 11, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Associate Editor
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When it comes to longevity, a healthy attitude about aging matters. Colorado researchers are working on a way to measure self-perceived age.
January 2, 2013 Judah L. Ronch, PhD
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While the music of the legends of ’60s and ’70s rock is still popular, relevant and enduring, the performers themselves have adapted to aging—or not.
