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Nursing Homes

Best Ways To Label Clothes For Nursing Home

The Best Ways To Label Clothes For Nursing Home (7 Easy Methods)

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Doing a resident’s laundry is often part of a nursing home’s care of a senior or loved one. Reduce the chance of loss by permanent labeling your loved one’s laundry. Here are the best ways to label clothes for nursing home residents.

Great Gifts For People in Nursing Homes

60+ Great Gifts For People in Nursing Homes

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

The best gifts for people in nursing homes are gifts that provide encouragement, help pass the time, and let them know there are people out there thinking about them. Here are our top recommendations.

decorate nursing home room

A Detailed Guide On How To Best Decorate A Nursing Home Room

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

The best way to ease the transition to nursing home or assisted living care is to make sure your loved one is comfortable in their surroundings. Here is how to decorate a nursing home room while keeping it safe, convenient and functional.

nursing-home-volunteer

How To Volunteer At A Nursing Home: A Helpful Guide

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Volunteering at a nursing home can be rewarding – and tiring – work. Learn whether or not it’s right for you and how to become a nursing home volunteer if you are ready to get started!

blankets for nursing homes

6 Blankets for Nursing Homes That are the Right Size and Easy to Care For

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

A senior’s favorite home blanket may not be the best choice for a nursing home because of a difference in bed sizes, the laundering process, and different temperature needs. Here are the best blankets for nursing home residents that address these issues.

falling out of bed in a nursing home

Loved One Falling Out Of Bed In A Nursing Home? Here’s What To Do

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Even with the best care, seniors can have falls – including falls from bed. So, if you have a loved one falling out of a bed in a nursing home, what can you do about it? Keep reading to learn steps you can take to address the problem… and when to take more serious action.

senior sitting at bedside with spouse with dementia

Do Bed Alarms Prevent Falls? The Pros and Cons

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

While there is not any concrete proof that bed alarms prevent falls. they are still an important part of a patient safety program. This is especially true when combined with other bed safety products.

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8 Best Fall Protection Mats for the Elderly

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Fall protection mats, when placed at the bedside, reduce the chance of an injury from a fall from bed. But, there are a few cautions you should consider before using them as part of a fall prevention program.

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The Best Chair Alarm For The Elderly: Fall Prevention or Dementia or Alzheimer’s

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Fall prevention is priority #1 for caregivers of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Chair alarms are helpful tools that notify caregivers that a senior has gotten up out of their chair by sounding a loud alarm. There are two basic styles: ones that clip to the senior’s clothing and ones that use weight sensitive pads.

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