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Using innovation to develop meaningful experiences for people with dementia
July 13, 2009 10:04 AM by Kelly Papa
Fishing is one of those experiences that connects our mind, body and nature. We all have at least one memory of going fishing with our father, having friends who told tall tales about fishing or at the least we are interested by the unique equipment and Read More...
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Alzheimer's Disease Early Detection
June 30, 2009 9:09 AM by Kelly Papa
People frequently ask, "How could I find out if I am going to get Alzheimer's Disease?" Scientists are working hard to find ways to detect biomarkers that indicate who is at risk for developing Alzheimer's. The earlier Alzheimer's can be diagnosed, the Read More...
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Keeping Staff and Residents S.A.F.E.™ from Injuries
May 22, 2009 2:25 PM by Kelly Papa
Nursing assistants in long-term care are at a high risk for injuries due to job related activities. This is why it is vitally important to ensure that staff members are trained in safe lifting, transferring, body mechanics and the skills to prevent people Read More...
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Inviting Students Into Your Long-Term Care Facility
May 19, 2009 10:14 AM by Kelly Papa
One of the most memorable moments for me in nursing school, Saint Anselm College, was my first clinical experience. We went to a nursing home in New Hampshire to practice our ADL care skills. I remember being so nervous; at that point I had never performed Read More...
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Better Jobs, Better Care
April 29, 2009 3:41 PM by Kelly Papa
Does your facility currently have openings for CNAs? Are you looking for ways to attract and retain talented professionals? Do you ever feel like there is a shortage of qualified professionals in long-term care? Over the past four years these questions Read More...
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To Whom I May Concern
April 14, 2009 2:10 PM by Kelly Papa
When I first saw the title "To Whom I May Concern" I thought that there was a typo. I was curious why they would have missed such an important edit, isn't the phrase usually "to whom it may concern?" I soon learned that they had not made a mistake. On Read More...
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Creating Connections with People with Dementia
March 30, 2009 12:49 PM by Kelly Papa
"In American life, we think we are most free when we don't need anybody. Exactly what Alzheimer's represents is absolute dependency ...That's what we all need to learn ...how deeply we need one another." - Stanley Hauerwas, Professor of Theological Ethics Read More...
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Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
March 20, 2009 2:26 PM by Kelly Papa
This week I had the honor to be asked to present at Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services Conference on Aging. I met so many truly dedicated individuals who work with people living in group homes and in the community. They asked me to speak Read More...
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
February 24, 2009 2:41 PM by Kelly Papa
Last night I finished reading the book "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. After reading this book I feel the overwhelming urge to tell everyone I know about how powerful it is. The story was about a woman, Alice, who was a 51 year old Harvard Professor, when Read More...
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Learning from the Lived Experience of Elders in Nursing Homes
February 18, 2009 8:11 AM by Kelly Papa
Have you ever taken the time to sit with your residents and truly listen to their perspectives of life in a nursing home? As a gerontological nurse and as the granddaughter of a nursing home resident, I thought I knew what life was like in a nursing home. Read More...
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Adjusting to the Nursing Home: The Family’s Perspective
January 30, 2009 11:48 AM by Kelly Papa
The period of adjustment to a nursing home can be a traumatic experience for family members. Family members are challenged to learn their new role within the structure of nursing home life. They must take on practical tasks rather than the hands-on care Read More...
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Snoezelen Approach
January 14, 2009 2:35 PM by Kelly Papa
Picture this, you are sitting in a very comfortable puffy chair, you smell calming lavender, there is a fish tank filled with bright colored fish and you are listening to the sounds of the ocean. This is what it may feel like to be sitting in a Snoezelen Read More...
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Emotional Abuse of People with Alzheimer’s Disease
December 9, 2008 3:27 PM by Kelly Papa
Last week the Today Show aired a story on abuse in a nursing home in Minnesota . Two teenage girls are accused of emotionally abusing 15 residents who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. They allegedly spit in residents' mouths, groped, poked and taunted Read More...
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The Power of Education
November 25, 2008 2:46 PM by Kelly Papa
Sometimes we may be caring for individuals whose needs challenge us and test our abilities to think creatively or critically. In my role as an educator, I am asked many questions from caregivers looking for solutions to challenges. They share with me Read More...
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Be Like a Duck!
November 17, 2008 1:08 PM by Kelly Papa
Before you read this blog, I would like you to sit and take a deep breath. Breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Do it two or three times. Do you feel your shoulders relax? Do you feel your mind calm? Now I would like you to imagine Read More...
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