West Village Post Acute Blog
Nourishing Golden Years: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Nursing Homes
As we journey through life, the significance of proper nutrition becomes increasingly evident. Well-balanced nutrition is important for all age groups, but perhaps none more so than seniors. In the context of nursing homes, where individuals have unique dietary needs,...
From Wrinkles to Wiggles: Exploring the Delightful Connections Between Seniors and Toddlers
Have you ever noticed the remarkable similarities between elderly individuals and toddlers? Despite their age difference, these two groups share endearing qualities that touch our hearts. Here, we will embark on a heartwarming journey to explore the delightful...
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...