National Safety Month: Nursing Homes and COVID-19
June 24, 2020
Mountain Pacific
Communities across the country are emerging from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders at different rates, leaving many concerned about keeping older residents and other high-risk community members safe.
June is National Safety Month, an annual observance that spotlights safety in the workplace. This year, on-the-job safety is especially focused on good health. While feeling as safe as possible […]
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How to Create Meaningful Interactions with a Person Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
June 16, 2020
Mountain Pacific
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a way that creates memory loss, difficulty thinking and changes to a person’s behavior. This disease becomes a greater risk in people over the age of 65 and affects more than five million Americans. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association,
Alzheimer’s is the […]
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8 Things You Need to Know About PTSD
June 10, 2020
Mountain Pacific
1. It is a mental health issue that may need treatment.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition caused by experiencing or seeing a traumatic event. While it is natural to be upset or have trouble sleeping, most people start to feel better after a few weeks or a month or two. People who are […]
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