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What is Memory Care?
In the traditional nursing homes, memory care was not thought of as being anything more than providing the same activities and services as all other residents in the home. Often…
How Calling Elders Honey and Sweetie is Ageism
First, let's talk about ageism from a youth perspective. Have you ever been told, "You are to young to do that." Everyone has experienced ageism in one form or another.…
Mission Health Services Wins Best of State for Skilled Nursing, 2019!
Since 1990, Mission Health Services, a non-profit organization, has been serving Utah's most vulnerable residents. Our homes include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care and a home for…
Remember Memory: Can you prevent Dementia?
Welcome to my new series, Remember Memory. In this series, we will explore ways to prevent dementia, what to do if you are diagnosed, and research in memory care. New…
Mission Opens Person-Centered Care Training to area Facilities
Mission will offer intensive training in person-centered and person-directed care. With the current CMS changes going into affect, the need for training in culture change and dementia are needed to…
The Culture Change Movement in Nursing Homes
What exactly is culture change? One of the newest drivers of change in nursing homes is changing the culture of the organization. In our last post we talked about why…
Why do we fear nursing homes?
The simple answer? How and why nursing homes were originally created continues to fuel this fear. A little over a century ago, if you needed a place to live because…
Namaste Memory Center has Welcomed our first resident
Looking for comprehensive memory care? The Namaste Memory Center has officially opened! When I walk through this memory center I feel a sense of warmth and acceptance. Every aspect of…
The First Sign’s of Dementia Families may Overlook
For most family members, the first signs of dementia are confusion and forgetfulness. The first signs of possible dementia that families overlook is marked changes in personality and behavior. According…
National Caregiver Week: Providing Support for our Community Caregivers
More and more families are choosing to keep loved ones at home rather than admit them to a nursing home or assisted living. In honor of National Caregiver Week, we…
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