Most of us take activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) for granted. ADLs include fundamental skills typically needed to manage our basic physical needs.…
Category: Caregiving
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Antibiotic Stewardship in Senior Care
Scope of the Problem Antibiotics are among the most prescribed medications in skilled nursing facilities across the country. Up to 70% of residents take one or more courses of antibiotics…
Common Infections in Senior Care
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to several types of infections, and those with cognitive impairment or live in senior care, may be at an even greater risk. Infections can cause…
Rummaging 101
Do you know a senior who has some form of cognitive impairment and rummages through their belongings or maybe those of someone else? Maybe he or she still lives independently…
Alcoholism and Caregiving
Having a drink or two at social events, dinner with family or friends or winding down at home in the evening is quite common. Some experts actually believe that a…
Helping Older Adults with Appetite Loss
A Common Problem Unfortunately, loss of appetite and many associated negative outcomes is a common problem for many older adults. The National Institutes for Health (NIH) estimate that between 10%…