StoriiCare - Category - Dementia & Memory Care

Person-centered care: How can it be applied to adult day programs?

When we think of adult day programs, we often focus on the activities and services they provide to the participants—good food, socializing, health screenings, and other activities that keep seniors healthy and active. But did you know that adult day programs also provide person-centered care? And StoriiCare is the best software to help your center to apply it.

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August 7, 2024

A Beginner's Guide to Reminiscence Therapy and Why It's Important

Reminiscence therapy—also known as reminiscence work, reminiscence practice, reminiscence method, or reminiscence approach—is an approach to mental health treatment in which patients are encouraged to discuss, recall, and re-experience pleasant and meaningful memories from their pasts. In many cases, this involves sharing stories with other patients or caregivers in a group setting. Though it’s called therapy, it can be equally valuable as a simple way to foster happiness and contentment among the elderly in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

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August 7, 2024

7 Creative Ways to Reduce Chronic Loneliness in Seniors

No one likes feeling lonely, but most people find that their social lives start to diminish as they age. This can result in chronic loneliness, which has been linked to many physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, depression, and dementia. Here are some creative solutions you can use to help seniors combat loneliness and reduce their risk of these health issues while they're still healthy enough to enjoy them.

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August 7, 2024

Recording a Veteran's Stories: Tips for Asking the Right Questions

Documenting the experiences of brave veterans can be extremely valuable, whether you’re doing it for work or simply to preserve the memories of men and women who have made sacrifices in their lives to protect our nation. To record these stories effectively, it’s important to make sure you ask the right questions and that you ask them in the right way.

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August 7, 2024

7 Reminiscence Activities for Home Health Care

Reminiscence helps promote connection, communication, and relaxation for seniors. These activities are ideal for home care workers to do when visiting clients.

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August 7, 2024

5 Ways to Use StoriiCare's Places Feature

Activity Coordinators will love these ideas on how to use StoriiCare's Places feature (integration with Google Street View) to engage service users in fun, meaningful ways.

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August 7, 2024