Special Edition Market Report: The Time is Now! Despite mortgage rates eclipsing 7%, there are very few available homes, multiple offers are the norm, and home values are on the rise. Waiting is Risky As the economy eventually cools, mortgage rates will drop, fueling demand and leading to an even hotter housing market. Many potential care home buyers are sitting...
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Loneliness and frailty can be common among older people — and they can have a negative impact on their physical health, according to a review published on Feb. 29 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity. The team from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Glasgow assessed 130 studies on frailty and social vulnerability. The scientists found loneliness led to a rise in physical...
CLINICAL DAILY NEWS - MARCH 1, 2024 New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days. Instead, the CDC recommends “returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been...
In a care home, the well-being and happiness of residents depend not only on the quality of care but also on the dynamics within the caregiver team. Creating a close-knit caregiver "family" is imperative for fostering a positive environment. In this article, we will explore the importance of nurturing unity among caregivers and address the significance of addressing conflicts promptly to maintain a...
by Laura Daly - Updated September 28, 2022 – AARP Staying Sharp Gender does account for some differences in brain function — but how much and why is complicated. False: Men are better than women at math. Men overestimate their math abilities, a study in the journal Sex Roles found, even though research shows that males and females perform equally well. So why does...
Every year, market forecasts are put together to help agents get a perspective for what’s ahead. They’re based on the latest expert insights and data, giving you the projections you need to educate yourself and your sphere. This year, however, is a little more interesting. Because while it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, many of them are already being...
Greetings, administrators, caregivers and enthusiasts of laughter! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey to discover how we can help our mobility-impaired residents lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. So, grab your sense of humor and let's dive into a world where joy and wellness intertwine! 1. Chair Yoga: Bending the Rules, Not the Body! Who says yoga is only for...
We've often spoken with administrators about questions they use when interviewing potential caregivers to determine the most promising candidates. We did a bit of research and produced a concise list of questions to ask potential caregivers for your care home that can help assess their skills, character, compassion, work ethic, sincerity, and other important factors: 1. Can you...
By Marlo Sollitto– AgingCare – January 31, 2024 According to the American Thoracic Society, one in five adults with pneumonia need to be hospitalized. Young, healthy people usually make a full recovery, but pneumonia in the elderly can be very serious—even deadly. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ranks pneumonia as one of the top 10 leading causes of...
Writing letters could help stave off dementia, a study has found. DAILY TELEGRAPH UK – JANUARY 30, 2024 Penmanship and handwritten letters are a casualty of the increasingly digital world, but reviving the dying artform and method of communication could reduce a person’s risk of developing the disease by more than a tenth. Adult literacy skills such as writing letters,...