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The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual to offer guidance on effectively providing appropriate care for nursing home and other long term care residents. The RAI manual consists of three areas: the Minimum Data…Read More
November is American Diabetes Month, nationally recognized to spread awareness of the risk factors, dangers and prevention of diabetes. Below we’ve compiled helpful articles and tools from the industry’s leading knowledge sources on diabetes to…Read More
The 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes focus on patient-centered care. Learn more about the new guidelines, download the PDF and sign up for our webinar to hear Kathy Warwick, RD, CDE provide an overview…Read More
April is IBS Awareness Month, an observation meant to increase awareness of IBS and what can be done to prevent it and manage it. IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a painful disorder that affects…Read More
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has always meant integrating regular physical activity, but guidelines on the type and duration of physical activity for all age groups have recently been updated. Exercise plays an important role in…Read More
Melanie is a registered dietitian nutritionist that works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program where her duties include writing menus and providing nutrition expertise for…Read More
We have a great feeling that 2019 will be the best year yet for our fellow nutrition professionals, and want to help you succeed with the best tools and resources available. Get an energizing start…Read More
The holidays are a time for loved ones to join together and celebrate timeless customs and traditions. But maintaining a healthy diet during the holidays may feel like a challenge for older adults with health…Read More
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign created by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma around dementia. New studies are showing that there’s a link between Alzheimer’s disease and…Read More
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity to have conversations about the brain, what it does and its importance, and to recognize that Alzheimer’s and Dementia are major public health issues that need to…Read More
March is National Nutrition Month® and it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition in overall health and well-being. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides materials to help you share information,…Read More
May is Older Americans Month! Established by the Administration for Community Living, this month-long observation was created to celebrate older adults, bring awareness to their needs and encourage their involvement in the community. Learn more…Read More
At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician (PCP). Hazel had enrolled in Medicare, but didn’t know anything about this. She…Read More
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