Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows
USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…
8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work
There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…
9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing
There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…
The Kingston Approach
Our Mission We The Employees of Kingston HealthCare Company are committed to setting an example for others to follow by being honest, respectful, friendly and encouraging everyone to be their best. Our Philosophy Kingston HealthCare Company believes it's employees to be it's most important asset. We pledge to: Consider each employee's ideas as valuable and…
How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks to neuroscientist Lisa Genova about Alzheimer's disease and how to prevent it. Source: CNN
The Long Goodbye
As Dementia takes hold, a trip for two builds memories.
Chair Yoga for Seniors, Beginners & People On the Go | Easy Chair Yoga Exercises (10 Mins)
In this video from Brett Larkin Yoga, she will guide you through some easy chair yoga exercises. Chair yoga is great for seniors or beginners who are new to yoga. This video features some favorite chair yoga exercises for seniors or people with limited range of motion, but everyone can enjoy these exercises. It's also perfect…
6 New Ways to Stay Connected to Grandkids
Whether you live a couple of hours’ drive or a plane ride away, it can be hard to feel like you’re truly ‘in’ on your family’s daily doings. But there are some unique ways to connect that not only help you feel like you’re grandparent of the year, but are also key to your overall…
