Tag Archives: Nursing home

Government Studies Find Health Workers Still Not Reporting Potential Elder Abuse

Though reporting elder abuse is required by law, many health workers fail to notify the proper authorities of suspected abuse or neglect
Posted on July 12, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It appears an alarming number of health care workers across the United States fail to report instances of potential elder abuse.  The Office of Inspector General recently produced two reports that outline the scope of the problem. Since the OIG is … Continue reading →

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Music & Memory Provides Comfort for the Elderly and Dementia Patients

The nonprofit creates personalized music playlists for patients in care facilities
Posted on June 29, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Music & Memory is a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and people living in nursing homes with the power of music. Their mission is to provide patients who choose to participate with … Continue reading →

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Intergenerational Learning Brings Together the Young and Old

Combining a nursing home and preschool benefits the elderly and the kiddies too
Posted on June 20, 2018 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

A few years ago a preschool in Seattle, Washington, distinguished itself in newscasts across the nation because it operated within Providence Mount St. Vincent, a senior care center in West Seattle, Washington. At “the Mount” the children and residents come together … Continue reading →

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A New Law Requires Hospitals to Notify Patients of Outpatient Status

The Notice Act closes a Medicare loophole that left many families in debt
Posted on October 21, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An 85-year-old woman named Elizabeth Cannon spent six and a half days in a hospital after being injured in a fall. Later, she transferred to a nursing home for five months to receive rehabilitation treatment. Cannon assumed that her hospital stay and nursing … Continue reading →

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What is a Doctor’s Role in Advance Care Planning? An Interview with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD: Part One

A medical doctor discusses his passion for palliative and hospice care
Posted on September 10, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds chats with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD. about his two-decade medical practice focusing on palliative and hospice care. Dr. Steinberg is the medical director of three nursing homes and Hospice by the Sea (since 1995). He currently sits on the … Continue reading →

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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part Two

A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Posted on January 9, 2016 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today is part two of our two part interview (read part one here) with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds … Continue reading →

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