Last month, we provided three tips to reduce the use of antipsychotics by promoting more Patient centered care. To elaborate more on this series of cutting back the unnecessary usage of the drugs, we are going to discuss more on patient centered care and the positive impact activity programs can have in becoming alternatives in […]
A comprehensive wellness program that includes the proper balance of physical exercise and brain fitness also pays dividends to facilities in the form of healthier residents who live and stay longer, says Charles de Vilmorin, CEO of Linked Senior. “Long-term care organizations are in the business of selling out the building,” he reminds. “When people […]
Having hobbies and leisure activities are truly important to the Elderly. Not only are hobbies fun, but they can refresh the mind and body; assist one in staying healthy, active and happy. It is a proven fact that spending time doing the things that we enjoy can help delay signs of aging and the pleasure […]
Throughout time we have heard the statement “Laughter is the best medicine”. Research today has shown that there are numerous health benefits to laughter! Take a look at some of the benefits of laughter and see how beneficial it would be to incorporate humor into daily activity programs in your senior community. Helps Manage Hormones: […]
Research titled “Lifestyle, social factors, and survival after age 75:population based study” published in August 2012 by BMJ Group found that seniors who were more active mentally, physically and socially were more likely to live past the age of 90. Research shows that seniors that were more active lived 5.4 years longer, on average, than […]
