The Healing Power of Paro, The Robotic Seal
The healing value of animals is well documented, but what about robotic animals? You have to check out this video from what looks like a traditional nursing home in Japan. It tells a lot about our human need for friendship. By the way, the seal’s name in this video is Paro. He or she comes from Japan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3npV-npZkxI&feature=related For Other…
Who Will Care for America’s Seniors?
That’s the question raised by Neil Johnson, executive director of the
Are You Speaking Elderspeak? In Sweetie and Dear There’s Hurt for Seniors
Bob Said He Was Growing Down
America’s Nursing Home Problem is Just Beginning if America Doesn’t Step Up
Swamped by the news of Monday’s failed bailout vote on Capitol Hill, was the report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that more than 90% (yes you read that right, more than 90%) of U.S. nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards last year.In the New York Times
I’m Still Here – The Alzheimer’s Story
Ecumen Invites You to Tomorrow’s Twin Cities Memory Walk
For our Twin Cities residents, join the Ecumen team and hundreds of others at tomorrow’s Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk in Bloomington, Minn. It will be a beautiful day in more reasons than one. More information can be found
I. Diagnosis
Senator Dean Barkley on Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Financing Reform: It’s All About Bi-Partisanship
Here’s something America needs much more of. A Democrat and a Republican coming together to work together on issues. In today’s Minneapolis Star Tribune, Republican State Rep. Laura Brod and Democratic State Rep. Paul Thissen discuss aging services financing reform. The full text is below.