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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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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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5 Star Quality Nursing Home Rating System
December 18, 2008 2:07 PM by Kelly Papa
This week CMS rolled out their 5 Star Quality Nursing Home rating system, and USA Today and the Associated Press have published stories about it. There are large debates going on about this system. There are great concerns that the data it reflects is 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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Dignified Bathing
October 8, 2008 10:42 AM by Kelly Papa
Recently a nursing home administrator asked me for some advice on how to change the culture of bathing in his facility. I asked him to describe his facility's current practice and what areas he felt were in need of change. He stated that the bathrooms Read More...
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Symbolic Interactionism: Re-examining the environment
August 12, 2008 1:18 PM by Kelly Papa
The first time I heard of "symbolic interactionism" was when I was writing my master's thesis. My advisor, Dr. Hartnett, asked me to study how elders react to the meaning of the various symbols in a nursing home. My thesis research was a grounded theory Read More...
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name
August 4, 2008 3:53 PM by Kelly Papa
"She calls me Honey, because she doesn't know my name." ( No one likes to be patronized.) During an inservice on resident rights, Mary, a CNA, shared an experience that made her reflect on how she spoke to residents. It has always been very important Read More...
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Empathy for Family Members
July 31, 2008 1:28 PM by Kelly Papa
I can clearly remember the day, 15 years ago, when I learned that my Grandmother had Alzheimer's Disease. I was in nursing school, out of state, when my mother called to tell me about the diagnosis. Prior to the diagnosis my family had suspected that Read More...
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Preventing Sleep Deprivation: Individualizing resident sleeping plans
June 30, 2008 10:08 AM by Kelly Papa
Two weeks ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, our first child. In such a short time, we have learned so much from this beautiful, tiny newborn. She has made us so happy and kept us very busy. Prior to her birth, I was told that babies eat every Read More...
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National Nursing Assistant Appreciation Week
June 5, 2008 4:20 PM by Kelly Papa
Next week is National Nursing Assistant Appreciation week! It is a wonderful time to let CNAs know how important they are to you, your residents and to your organization. How are you celebrating your CNA staff? Do you have a special meal planned, are Read More...
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Creative Approaches to Dining for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
May 27, 2008 10:37 AM by Kelly Papa
What do you enjoy the most about a meal? Is it the taste of the food, conversation with others or the ambiance? What is the meal time experiences like for our residents? Do they eat off of hospital like trays alone in their rooms or do they get to sit Read More...
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Creating a Therapeutic Environment for People with Dementia
May 19, 2008 1:46 PM by Kelly Papa
What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a nursing home, assisted living or a dementia care unit? Think about your own facility, what does the environment say about the needs of the people who live there? People with dementia have ever changing Read More...
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