River Falls Post Acute Blog
Staying Active and Healthy: A Holistic Approach to Senior Wellness in Care Homes
As we age, maintaining physical health becomes more important than ever. For seniors living in healthcare facilities, staying active and healthy can make all the difference in enhancing their quality of life. From a balanced diet to gentle exercise, creative outlets,...
Innovative Approaches to Dementia Care: Spotlight on Memory Care Units
Imagine a place where each day is filled with meaningful activities, comforting routines, and compassionate care tailored specifically for those with dementia. This isn't a dream—it's the reality of modern memory care units, where innovative approaches to dementia...
Spreading Smiles: Activities That Bring Joy to Seniors
In the realm of senior care homes, fostering joy and happiness among residents is always a top priority, and is often a difficult task. One aspect our facility excels at is engaging our residents and patients in activities that not only provide entertainment but also...
Minds Matter! The Vital Role Mental Health Plays for Seniors
In the realm of senior care, the spotlight on mental health has never shone brighter. Particularly within nursing homes, where residents may grapple with myriad adjustments, preserving and promoting mental well-being is paramount. This article explores the importance...
Zoomers and Boomers Serving Senior Healthcare
Who do you think of when I reference “Harry?” If you’re a Millennial or a young Gen X you probably thought of Harry Potter. If you’re from Generation Z you probably thought of Harry Styles. Boomers may think of Prince Harry or Harry and the Hendersons, Gen X may think...
Newsworthy in 2022 Healthcare
With 2022 recently coming to an end, there were many stand-out, notable, and newsworthy things that happened in senior healthcare in 2022. Covid vaccines and covid related news and outbreaks are high on the list, along with workforce challenges, changes in the...
The Silver Lining of the Pandemic
Covid-19 had long-term, lasting effects on nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While it had effects on many obvious things, including safety protocols, social distancing problem solving, and many other short-term fixes, it also had many other ripple effects....
What Are We Doing to Help Caregivers Feel Valued?
Caregivers are the backbone and most vital element in short-term and long-term care facilities. Hiring and maintaining compassionate, competent, and well-trained staff is imperative in each skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation center or facility....
Building the Good for Seniors
Senior care facilities are home to a large percentage of our nation’s older adults. Home goes beyond a roof over their head and a few meals a day. Senior care facilities strive to provide belonging, support, relationships, and purpose to seniors in their care....
INCREASING OCCUPANCY IN THE WAKE OF THE PANDEMIC
As the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely available, there has been a “nearly 99 percent decline in new COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents.” Seniors and healthcare workers were among the first groups to get vaccinated, and because of this, the clinical crisis is...