NIH Issues Guidelines on Managing Food Allergies

An expert panel sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has published guidelines for diagnosing and managing food allergies in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Among the recommendations: • Food allergy should be considered...

Occupational Therapy Improves Post-Stroke Outcomes

Nearly half of stroke survivors depend on others to carry out personal activities of daily living (ADL; e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting). Rehabilitation therapies (e.g., physical therapy and occupational therapy) minimize dependency. However, the...

Reflecting Residents’ Spiritual Needs in Care Plans

Far less is known about the human spirit than is known about the body and the mind. But issues of the spirit are important when caring for the elderly in long term care environments, as well as preparing residents, families, and staff for the death of a resident....

Laughing Matter CEU Application

B. Program Information I. Program Overview • Title of continuing education program: Laughing Matters, invite laughter into your life 2.      Program date(s): 3.      Program location(s): 4.      Who is the target audience for your program? 5.      Targeted social work...

10 Uplifting Movies for Seniors

Need a pick-me-up? Here’s a great list of feel-good movies for seniors and people of all ages. Any online home-delivery site, like Netflix.com, can help you find these. Don’t have a Netflix account? Try a Blockbuster, or your local video store. The Gold Rush (1924)...