An inspiring story

One of the RSS Alerts that I regulary receive on my email was this one: 

http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/williston-volunteer-helps-seniors-veterans/article_6ecddd5e-6e48-11e3-afa3-001a4bcf887a.html

It is an inspiring story about a woman who helps the eldery in nursing homes for many years and is not going to quit. Reaction of seniors is the main thing that keeps her in. If you are looking for a reson to help, maybe you should try this: just start, do it once, and then follow your heart. Most probably you will not need reasons anymore. 

Despite Christmas season is over, the old people still will be glad for your attention. Don't wait for special occasion or holiday to make your visit. Just come and that usual day will become a holiday for them!

How to reduce rommate conflicts in nursing homes

Dr. El posted a new article on her website (http://www.mybetternursinghome.com/using-psychology-to-reduce-roommate-conflicts-a-handy-guide-mcknight-ltc-news/). I want to draw your attention to it because it has really useful information for those who are communicating with people in the nursing homes and are always hearing complaints about roommates or even unintentionally become witnesses of rommates' conflicts. 

It happens often enough to be a problem we have to deal with. It is not only personnel's business. Everyone who is visiting the elderly can be engaged in such conflicts. In order to make your visits as pleasant for both sides as possible and to be able to help the old people in these disturbing situations, you shouldn't miss this article.

All advices are really wise and worth reading. Give a couple of minutes of your time to make sure you know what to do if it happens to you.