Nursing homes should not be defined only by the nursing care they provide. Residents come to us with different histories, abilities, expectations and needs. Their physical needs matter, but their emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs matter too.
Why do seniors admit to a nursing home? Read More »
Good oral health is much more than having clean teeth. Our mouth allows us to eat, chew, swallow, speak, smile and communicate. For older adults, declining oral function may affect nutrition, social participation, independence and overall quality of life.
8020 Movement: Why oral health matters as we age? Read More »
Falls are one of the most common and serious health concerns affecting older adults. A fall is sometimes dismissed as an accident, but in geriatric care, every fall should be treated as an important clinical event. A fall may reveal an underlying health problem, an environmental hazard, or a decline in mobility and balance
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Dementia affects millions of older adults worldwide and remains one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our ageing society. One of the most widely used and evidence-based approaches is reminiscence therapy.
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