There is a Virginia assisted living immersion project underway. I suspect many of you…
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The original Elder Guru, "EG", began his professional career working as a social worker in a nursing home, helping residents and families navigate the world of long-term care. He then worked as the Social Services Manager at an area agency on aging where he oversaw Information and Referral and programs such as Alzheimer's Respite, Matter of Balance, and Meals on Wheels eligibility. After that he became the Director of an Adult Day Care at an Alzheimer's care facility and served on the board of the Maine Adult Day Services Association. He then went to work for the State of Maine as a Research Analyst at the Office of Elder Services. He now works as a Program Manager on Medicaid policy.
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What is Culture Change in Long-term Care Settings? Culture Change in long-term care settings…
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There are a few U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs to treat…
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Each of us enters old age, and with that comes a philosophical, spiritual reflection…
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The Mini Mental Status Exam (also known as the Folstein test), developed in 1975,…
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Medical researchers from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Britain have developed an easy-to-use Alzheimer’s Disease test.…
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The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) test is a brief oral/written exam…
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Parade magazine had a recent article on The Green House Project that has gained…
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Web savvy caregivers are increasingly turning to online communities, blogs and web sites for…
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I always enjoyed the Berenstain Bears series of books as I was growing up.…
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There is a whole plethora of jobs being created that relate to our nation’s…
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A Durable Financial Power of Attorney (DFPOA) form is a legal document that identifies…
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