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💔 The decision to move a loved one to assisted living can weigh heavy on our hearts, but what if we could navigate this journey with understanding and less guilt? 1️⃣ Reframing the Decision: Instead of seeing the transition as a loss, view it as a step towards safety, better health, and increased social opportunities. Your choice is rooted in love and care. 💡 2️⃣ Social Proof and Normalization: You're not alone in this. By connecting with others who've walked this path, we learn that this challenging decision is made by countless caring families every day. 🌍💬 3️⃣ Open Communication: Talk openly, both with your elderly loved one and with others. Sharing feelings, concerns, and benefits paves the way for mutual respect and understanding. 🗣️💞 Let's embrace these steps to foster compassion and clarity in our decisions. ....and that will lead to better outcomes for everyone: elderly residents, their families and, yes, the staff as well! 🌈 #NavigatingCare #FamilyDecisions #AssistedLivingChoices"

Connecting with older adults in your community can be challenging but is incredibly important. Check out our latest blog post where we share our insights on creating trusted communication that generates improved awareness and engagement among this vital community. Link to blog post: https://lnkd.in/gGNvUhfq #aging #agingwell #agingservices #AgingCommunity

National Public Health Week-Day 1 "Civic Engagement" Today is the first day of National Public Health Week which is crucial week as it raises awareness about public health issues and encourages individuals to take action to improve the health of their communities. Each day is a different topic, and today's topic is "Civic Engagement". Civic engagement plays a vital role in Public Health by empowering citizens to advocate for policies and initiatives that promote public health, such as access to healthcare, clean air and water, healthy food options, and disease prevention measures. Together, they foster a culture of wellness and social responsibility, ultimately leading to healthier and more resilient societies. Local civic engagement allows residents to voice their concerns and influence local policies and decision-making processes. This can lead to the implementation of initiatives that address community needs, such as improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety measures, and promoting environmental sustainability. By working together, community members can identify innovative approaches to tackle issues like homelessness, education disparities, and economic inequality Overall, civil engagement at the local level is essential for building resilient, inclusive, and thriving communities where every voice is heard and valued. #nationalpublichealthweek #publichealth #civilengagement #blackmeninpublichealth #community #advocacy

Partners like Rite Aid Healthy Futures just make sense. How? With a mission of supporting communities like ours with access to the things they need most, they are driving systemic change that uplifts us all together. We share the belief that when kids thrive, they become the catalysts that spark meaningful change in our neighborhoods. On #WomensWellnessDay, we celebrate Rite Aid Healthy Futures for their ongoing investments that enable more girls to nurture their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #RAHF #RiteAidHealthyFutures #WomensWellnessDay Rite Aid Healthy Futures

It's sunny in Texas and that's perfect for National Walking Day! Today is a great opportunity to engage family, friends, and neighbors in a walk around the neighborhood or area park. Connecting with others and being active are key components of a healthy life. However, we know that many Texans just don't have the same opportunities to get out and be active. From missing sidewalks to unsafe parks, non-medical factors can have a direct impact on a person's health and well-being. That's why Episcopal Health Foundation supports solutions than promote equity and address non-medical drivers of health across the state. Part of that work includes helping community organizations push for policy improvements at all levels. Seemingly simple changes like the addition of sidewalks and safer pedestrian areas can make a considerable difference in daily physical activity levels and community health. So, as we walk today -- we're continuing our efforts to improve #HealthNotJustHealthCare in Texas! Fit Houston #Walk30 #HOUwalk

Cognitive issues can arise as our loved ones age, impacting their overall well-being and quality of life. Memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks can make it challenging for them to navigate independently. That's where assisted senior living communities play a crucial role. By choosing an assisted living community, you provide your loved one with the support they need to thrive despite cognitive challenges. We're here to help you find the perfect community that matches your unique needs and preferences. https://lnkd.in/eQAD3QNG (973) 650-2720 marc@seniorassistedsolutionsva.com #seniorcare #seniortransition #caringforyourlovedone #seniorliving #seniorlivingcommunity #assistedlivingcommunity #independentlivingcommunity #memorycarecommunity

If you’ve noticed that a parent or other loved one may be experiencing challenges living at home safely, it can be difficult to find the words to start a conversation about senior care. Especially for adult children of aging parents, feeling comfortable in having this discussion is rough as you may feel like you’re pushing boundaries. We have ways to simplify this scenario and put everyone involved at ease. https://conta.cc/3H1xMQx

💡 Senior Care Tip: Stay connected with your loved ones and nurture relationships. Regular communication, whether through phone calls, video chats, or visits, can bring joy, emotional support, and a sense of belonging to seniors, fostering overall well-being and happiness. Let's cherish and celebrate the bond we share! 📞💙 #SeniorCareTip #StayConnected

Person-centred values = values that help put the interests of the individual at the centre of everything you do, giving them control of all choices and decisions made about their lives. In health and social care, person-centred values include: individuality, choice, independence, dignity, respect, rights, privacy and partnership. The key features of person-centred planning are: 1️⃣ The belief that the individual is best placed to decide on their support needs 2️⃣ The care plan is owned by the individual and is written in the first person 3️⃣ The individual has as much control as possible over their choices 4️⃣ The care plan is ‘needs’ led rather than ‘service’ led Read our recent blog post to find out more about the principles of person-centred care and their importance in delivering quality care: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/erDcHAyx #personcentredcare #personcentredvalues #socialcare #qualitycare

Join the conversation this #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek and help amplify the message. Together, let's actively work towards constructing a future where everyone has fair and equal access to care. #EDAW #edawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters