Expert Thinking

At Golden Living, our team of experts has a passion for providing quality care to all of our patients and residents. Their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm are a large part of the reason that we are a leader in senior healthcare today. Our experts have a wealth of knowledge to share, so please take some time to read their unique insights and perspectives on senior health.

Careers and Culture

The role of the LivingCenter medical director | posted August 26, 2010

In addition to this, medical directors also serve as de facto champions of their LivingCenter’s behavior and attitude. They demonstrate compassionate care for residents, patients, families and staff. They pride themselves on making their LivingCenters a place where patients, residents, and families...

Golden Living Joint Educational Program Nurtures the Next Generation of Senior Caregivers | posted May 26, 2010

As a registered nurse and the National Director of Clinical Education for Golden Living, I have always been an advocate for nurses choosing a career in long-term care. It takes a special kind of person to specialize in senior healthcare, and Golden Living is active in addressing the shortage of nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treating seniors.

Disease Management

Stroke awareness: Time lost is a brain lost | posted May 26, 2010

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and as the third greatest cause of death for individuals in the United States it has become increasingly important to recognize the typical signs and symptoms of a stroke. More and more, strokes are being referred to as “brain attacks.” A stroke occurs when there is...

Influenza Season? | posted April 09, 2010

In the past, “influenza season” typically ran from November through March. Vaccination clinics for this seasonal influenza are conducted each year during September and October and target the elderly, those with chronic respiratory and heart conditions, and health care workers. This seasonal...

Careers & Culture

Nurse Practitioners in Long-Term Care | posted February 13, 2009

Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in long-term care by providing high-quality primary care, similar to that of a physician, but always under their own license. They are master’s-prepared advanced practice nurses, and much of their work involves collaborating with physicians, rather than...

Nutrition

Improve Your Nutrition from the Ground Up! | posted March 10, 2010

March is National Nutrition Month®! This annual event focuses on the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining positive eating and exercise habits. This year’s theme is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.” Golden Living encourages our patients and their families to make informed food...

Spinach Salad with Avocado, Blueberries, Feta and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette | posted February 10, 2010

This beautiful salad is loaded with good and good-for-you ingredients. The list of nutrients in this salad is too large to list, but some of the key players are calcium, potassium, B-complex vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and Vitamin C. In fact, the vitamin C in the lemon juice will even help...

Technology

Nintendo Wii® Makes Exercise Therapy Fun at Golden LivingCenters | posted April 06, 2010

As a Therapeutic Programs Consultant, I’m always looking for new, exciting ways to get the patients and residents at Golden LivingCenters interested and engaged in their therapy programs. For some time now, I’ve been a fan of the Nintendo Wii® and all the possibilities it offers for therapy options....

Wellness

Tips for dealing with summer heat | posted July 14, 2010

Summer’s warm temperatures and long days offer us plenty of chances to enjoy the sun and spend time outdoors with family and friends. But it’s also important to be careful during those fun times. After all, spending too much time in the heat, especially when temperatures exceed 90°F, can be...

Easy and fun ways seniors can stay fit and healthy | posted May 11, 2010

May 26 marks the seventeenth annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. According to the event’s official website (www.fitnessday.com), this year more than “100,000 older adults will participate in health promotion events at more than 1,000 local organizations” across the country. Don’t fret if...