Humor has many positive effects on the body. The benefits of humor are numerous and relieve some of the effects of a stressful situation. Bringing a smile to the face of a loved one can sometimes be the best possible medicine for both of you.
ElderCarelink Blog
Meaningful visits should include some laughter and smiles
by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLPMarch 9th, 2011 at 5:18 am
Create a meaningful visit while helping out an older adult
by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLPFebruary 21st, 2011 at 5:11 am
If you had someone just stop by for a visit and tell you they were there to help, how would you handle the offer? If an older adult does not like to ask for help or perhaps cannot think of anything that needs to be done, you may need to assist the person create an ongoing list of things that might need to be done.
Creating meaningful visits by connecting the generations
by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLPFebruary 4th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Watching the expressions of older adults when referring to the younger people in their lives is a delight. Think back to some of the special memories you have of your visits with grandparents and other older adults through the years. Many active older adults may not have any difficulty creating those opportunities. How can you help make it happen when it is more of a challenge?
Memory fitness plan for assisted living residences
by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLPJanuary 26th, 2011 at 3:12 am
When a loved one moves to an assisted living because there is a need for some additional support, friends and family members may notice that there is not as much participation in the variety of activities as may have been expected.
Cultural Discussions in Eldercare are Important to Caregivers and Agencies
by Isabel Fawcett, SPHRDecember 17th, 2010 at 11:43 am
An eldercare group discussion earlier this week made me really think about the great questions asked. One paid care provider agency representative asked whether a checklist or possible form requesting elders’ cultural preferences might be helpful to nursing homes, eldercare agencies and other healthcare providers, including nursing personnel. Great question!
I could easily envision some elders and/or some of their caregivers welcoming what some might perceive as a positive step toward greater socio-cultural sensitivity in the administration and delivery of healthcare services to elderly individuals. My truthful reply was that I would not complete such a questionnaire for any elder in my care. Neither would I provide any such information if I were the elder in care of any healthcare provider. Reasonably, I was asked why not.
Carol Bradley Bursack
