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Resident Rights in Adult Care Facilities
Residents of adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced services facilities are protected by laws that ensure …
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Lari Politics
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Health
What is Person-Centered Care?
A Guide to Learning, Valuing, and Supporting Others "Person-centered" refers to a mindset and approach that emphasizes…
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Health
7 Keys to Becoming an Effective Active Listener: Tips for Caregivers and Professionals
Active listening is more than just hearing words—it’s about fully understanding the speaker’s message, emotions, and intent. Her…
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Health
Honoring Differences in Caregiving
Understanding and honoring differences is essential for respectful and effective communication. Here are key terms to guide this…
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Lifestyles
Dying in Battle (and Loving It): Why I’m Not Leaving Men Alone
There’s a certain tone people use when they say it. “Leave men alone.” You know the one. The exhausted tone. The “I’m healed now…
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Immigrant Journey
Retirement That Wasn’t: A Lesson I Learned in America
When I was not yet twenty years old, our neighbor Jemmy retired. In our village, retirement was a big moment. Jemmy had spent hi…
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Lifestyles
Single & Happy? The Truth Behind the Smile
In today’s world, the phrase “single and happy” has become a popular slogan. Social media celebrates independence, self-love, an…
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Lari Politics
LARI: THE CONSTITUENCY THAT WAS AUCTIONED
There is a dangerous silence hanging over Lari. Not the silence of peace, but the silence of people who have slowly been taught …
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Health
The Use of Restraints in Caregiving
Restraints in caregiving are rarely permitted and are generally considered dangerous. They can cause both physical and emotional…
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Health
The Importance of Privacy in Caregiving
Privacy is a cornerstone of respectful and dignified caregiving. It ensures that clients feel safe, independent, and free from u…
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Health
HIPAA and Client Protection
HIPAA establishes strict guidelines about what information can be shared and with whom. It applies to: Health Information: Medic…
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Health
Listening in Caregiving
Listening is a cornerstone of effective caregiving communication. It demonstrates respect, builds trust, and ensures a better un…
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Dementia
Sexuality & Intimacy in Dementia Care
Sexuality and intimacy are fundamental human needs that persist throughout our lives, including into older adulthood. For indivi…
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Health
Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS)
Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) are adverse effects caused by certain medications that affect the central nervous system. Thes…
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Dementia
General Dementia Medications
Cholinesterase Inhibitors Cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine, work by preventing the en…
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Lari Politics
A Wake-Up Call to the Voters of Lari Constituency
To the farmers of Lari — the men and women who wake before sunrise in the cold mist of the highlands. To my fellow villagers who…
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Dementia
Auditory Hallucinations in Dementia
Auditory hallucinations occur when a person hears voices, sounds, or noises that do not exist. These hallucinations can cause co…
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Dementia
Delusions in Dementia
A delusion is a fixed false belief that is often based on a misinterpretation of reality. Delusions are common in dementia and c…
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Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These…
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Dementia
Understanding and Responding to Sexualized Behavior
When caring for individuals with dementia, it is essential to recognize that unusual or uncharacteristic sexual behaviors may st…
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