The NCCDP would like to thank the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) for presenting us with the 2017 Business Affiliate Award of Excellence!
CEO, Sandra Stimson, was proud to accept the award on the NCCDP’s behalf.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
“Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together,” by dementia advocate and author Deborah Shouse, is a great resource for caregivers!
The compilation of activities will help caregivers engage with the dementia sufferers in their lives. The book is full of no-fuss projects, and the variety of activities offered by Shouse, and other experts, are sure…
“What exactly is delirium?” The article, “Detecting Delirium,” discusses the various issues that healthcare providers face in the formal identification of the disorder.
The report, in todaysgeriatricmedicine.com, explains that “delirium leads to poorer surgical outcomes, higher rates of injury and complications, and may prolong a decrease in functional status for as long as six months postdischarge. Delirium also…
“Working in Underserved Communities Offers Nurses Invaluable Skills,” dailynurse.com
“In caring for the underserved, nurses work in communities where many residents are below the poverty level, have a significant amount of chronic health problems and medical disabilities, reside in geographic isolated areas, and don’t…