Healthcare Blog
ALS Support Amendment added to Ohio’s House Bill 33
This article was written on ALS.org on June 15, 2023. Please visit the als.org website for the full article: https://www.als.org/northern-ohio/stories-news/als-support-amendment-added-ohios-house-bill-33 As you may have read in our last issue, the Ohio Budget Bill...
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
This article was written on May 15, 2023, on the ALS.org website. View the full article on the als.org website: https://www.als.org/northern-ohio/stories-news/may-better-speech-and-hearing-month The speech language pathologist, commonly called speech therapist, has an...
COVID-19: Theirrien’s Story
This article was written on the John Hopkins Medicine wesbite on August 18, 2020. Read the full article on the John Hopkins Medicine website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-theirriens-story “It was so emotional when...
The Surprisingly Long History of the Ventilator, the Machine You Never Want to Need
This article was written by Alejandro De La Garza on time.com and was published on April 7, 2020. Find the full article by visiting the time.com website: https://time.com/5815499/ventilator-history/ With millions of people across the U.S. and the world battling...
Minds Matter! The Vital Role Mental Health Plays for Seniors
In the realm of senior care, the spotlight on mental health has never shone brighter. Particularly within nursing homes, where residents may grapple with myriad adjustments, preserving and promoting mental well-being is paramount. This article explores the importance...
Nourishing Golden Years: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Nursing Homes
As we journey through life, the significance of proper nutrition becomes increasingly evident. Well-balanced nutrition is important for all age groups, but perhaps none more so than seniors. In the context of nursing homes, where individuals have unique dietary needs,...
From Wrinkles to Wiggles: Exploring the Delightful Connections Between Seniors and Toddlers
Have you ever noticed the remarkable similarities between elderly individuals and toddlers? Despite their age difference, these two groups share endearing qualities that touch our hearts. Here, we will embark on a heartwarming journey to explore the delightful...
Zoomers and Boomers Serving Senior Healthcare
Who do you think of when I reference “Harry?” If you’re a Millennial or a young Gen X you probably thought of Harry Potter. If you’re from Generation Z you probably thought of Harry Styles. Boomers may think of Prince Harry or Harry and the Hendersons, Gen X may think...
Newsworthy in 2022 Healthcare
With 2022 recently coming to an end, there were many stand-out, notable, and newsworthy things that happened in senior healthcare in 2022. Covid vaccines and covid related news and outbreaks are high on the list, along with workforce challenges, changes in the...
The Silver Lining of the Pandemic
Covid-19 had long-term, lasting effects on nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While it had effects on many obvious things, including safety protocols, social distancing problem solving, and many other short-term fixes, it also had many other ripple effects....