Tips for dealing with summer heat
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...
James Avery | posted July 14, 2010
Golden Living Joint Educational Program Nurtures the Next Generation of Senior Caregivers
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.
Dotty Reid | posted May 26, 2010
Stroke awareness: Time lost is a brain lost
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...
Meghan Viegas | posted May 26, 2010
Nutrition, exercise can prevent onset of osteoporosis
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
That makes this a perfect time to review what can be done to prevent this disease.
As many of you may already know, osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break.
According to the National Institutes...
Angela Sader | posted May 11, 2010
Easy and fun ways seniors can stay fit and healthy
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...
Amy Smith | posted May 11, 2010
Influenza Season?
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...
Albert Barber | posted April 09, 2010
Nintendo Wii® Makes Exercise Therapy Fun at Golden LivingCenters
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....
Amy Smith | posted April 06, 2010
Improving the Quality of Life Through Life’s Simple Pleasures
As the National Director of Alzheimer’s Care and Quality of Life for Golden Living, part of my focus is on the comfort and quality of life for the patients and residents at our Golden LivingCenters. When people are away from home, they still want to enjoy the little things that they treasure in...
Ed McMahon | posted March 23, 2010
Improve Your Nutrition from the Ground Up!
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...
Angela Sader | posted March 10, 2010
Mediterranean Sauteed Broccoli and Grape Tomatoes
This dish of sautéed broccoli and tomatoes is tossed with healthy Mediterranean ingredients just before serving. Broccoli is loaded with beta-carotene, vitamins C and E and calcium. The tomato will supply you with beta carotene, vitamin C, lycopene and fiber
Olive oil’s health benefits are due to...
Peter Castillo | posted February 10, 2010
Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
The oft-overlooked sweet potato has risen to star status thanks to its healthful benefits. This sweet treat packs a powerful punch: vitamins A,C,E, loads of fiber and beta-carotene. The garlic in this recipe will be sweet to the taste and not pungent, so kissing your honey after eating these spuds...
Peter Castillo | posted February 10, 2010
Green Tea Chocolate Truffles
This is a simple recipe to make white chocolate balls with the delicious flavor of green tea. The sweetness of white chocolate is well-balanced by the bitterness of green tea powder. The truffles will be light green in color and will look simply outstanding when served with some fresh raspberries as...
Peter Castillo | posted February 10, 2010
Celebrate Valentine's Day With These Heart-Healthy Recipes
February is American Heart Month! According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are America’s number one killer. The goal of American Heart Month is to educate the public and raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.
At Golden Living, we want our...
Angela Sader | posted February 10, 2010
Pan-Seared Salmon and Tuna Duet with a Pineapple-Avocado Relish
I highly recommend using a wild-caught fresh salmon instead of farm raised fish. This will give you the best flavor. However, both fish are known for their omega-3 fatty acids and other healthy attributes. The relish adds an element of freshness that makes for a light, vibrant dish. Enjoy!...
Peter Castillo | posted February 10, 2010
Pharmacy Services in Nursing Homes are Highly Specialized
Providing medications and pharmacy services to nursing homes has become highly specialized. Most pharmacies that provide these services are closed-door, or closed to the public, operating more like a hospital pharmacy than a retail pharmacy.
It is necessary that the long term care facility...
Albert Barber | posted January 05, 2010
Proper Medication Disposal
Medicines play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be taken with care. Additionally, unused portions of these medicines must be disposed of properly to avoid harm. Almost all medicines can be thrown away in the household trash after mixing them with some...
Albert Barber | posted December 09, 2009
Enabling Freedom: Alzheimer’s Care Units as Therapeutic Settings
The concept of “Enabling Freedom” came about at Golden Living in recognition of the ever shrinking world of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. While assessing potential residents in home settings, our clinicians would hear comments like: “mom can’t go outside unattended, she...
Ed McMahon | posted December 08, 2009
Do I really need all of these medications?
As we age, we tend to accumulate more doctors and pills. This is due in part to the fact that we also tend to accumulate chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. With more diseases to treat, this often times leads us to more specialists, and more pills to...
Albert Barber | posted October 23, 2009
Bringing Life’s Simple Pleasures to Our Residents
We are committed at Golden Living to patient-centered care. Our goal is to create a home, not a “home-like” environment for all of our LivingCenter residents. One step we have taken in this initiative is called “Life’s Simple Pleasures.” A pleasure is defined as anything identified by the resident...
Ed McMahon | posted September 15, 2009