Tracking medications for someone else, particularly an older loved one, is not as easy as it seems. Just ask any nurse on a day-surgery unit in a large hospital: you'll be astonished how many of patients can't name their medications — and don’t even carry a list. Medication regimens can be very complicated and they change frequently, especially for older people. Medications each have two names … [Read more...]
Generations Crossing Provides Intergenerational Day Care for Children and Older Adults
Generations Crossing provides day care for adults and children alike. In fact, their daily activities are often designed to incorporate both groups. The staff at Generations Crossing believe this interaction fosters positive, beneficial relationships that cross the generation barrier. Intergenerational Program Coordinator Lolly Miller oversees the activity plans for each day with the goal to … [Read more...]