Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Time for change. Bingo, Bible study and birthday parties -- at some nursing homes, that's as good as it gets. Traditionally, ...

Pauline Schantzer, known as comedian Polly Wolly, has performed at over 50 nursing homes, often mixing traditional comedy with song and dance. “I have a song called matchmaker,” Schantzer says. “I did ...

Activity is vital for the physical and psychological wellbeing of care home residents. It should be an integral part of their daily routine but can be viewed as an additional burden for busy staff.

In a survey of staff from 172 Swedish nursing homes, most residents had been outside the nursing home during the previous week, but only one-fifth had been on an outing or excursion. In a survey of ...

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes in Scotland, according to new research by the University of Stirling. The 'Sit Less Move More' study surveyed and interviewed more ...

Dementia care activities are structured programs that support cognition, mood and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. In senior living communities, these activities can help ...

PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Piatt County, one nursing home is breaking ground on a playground for both children and adults ...

Planning and implementing in a nursing home setting is part of a broader process. The two other parts to the process are assessment and evaluation. If you own or manage a nursing home, using this ...

Nursing home residents can have visitors in their private room. Hair stylists, screened for symptoms and wearing masks, are welcome again. If nursing home residents are vaccinated, they can resume ...