How to Celebrate the Holidays With Seniors in Assisted Living

How to Celebrate the Holidays With Seniors in Assisted Living

The holiday season is a time of joy, family and friendship, however, for many seniors, it can also be a time of loneliness.

Senior living communities can make it easier for families and residents to celebrate the holidays together. These celebrations are important—not only because they boost both the morale and physical health of seniors living in their communities, but they also allow family members to continue long-standing family traditions (and even make new ones).

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6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Assisted Living

6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Assisted Living

Most assisted living residents have six, seven, or even eight decades of fun Halloween memories behind them—and just because they’re living in an assisted living facility doesn’t mean they can’t create new ones. 

Long-term care nurses have the opportunity to make the entire month of October fun, festive, and spooky for their residents. Read on for six simple ways that long-term care nurses can help celebrate Halloween in an assisted living center.

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5 Steps to Succeed with a Career in Long-Term Care Nursing | Atkinson's Pharmacy

5 Steps to Succeed with a Career in Long-Term Care Nursing

A long-term care nurse is dedicated to caring for patients who have an illness or disability that requires extended medical care. As a long-term care nurse, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including monitoring the patient’s health, educating the patient’s family on their medical condition, assisting with day-to-day tasks, and providing multi-faceted care. Achieving a successful long-term care nursing career begins with a compassionate nature and the right medical degree.

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