Music and Care
The ‘MUSIC CARE by Room 217’ people know that music care decreases agitation, increases social engagement, reduces isolation and loneliness, supports relationship completion and increases social cohesion! Has this been…
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Accept Help
We have alot of reasons to multi-task. We have alot of reasons to find shortcuts, efficiencies, technological helps. But not in care. When we divide our attention, we can miss…
Care Home Elevator
You arrive at the care home to visit, maybe it’s an assisted living facility or palliative care ward. Step into the elevator and the doors close. You glance around…
Cone of Silence :)
Containment. Have we really thought about this word? It describes the degree to which our difficult conversations and knowledge about our ‘patient’ remains inside the group. Within the care group…
It’s a file drawer!
What is Simplify Caring? It’s a file drawer. A folder of to-do’s. A directory of contacts. A folder for notes. A folder with subfolders for documents. Medical, financial, legal….
Patiently and Impatiently
We are progressing patiently and impatiently! Patiently, because we know diligent work and attention to detail brings about excellent outcomes. Impatiently, because we just can’t wait to launch and watch…
Getting Records
Last week I went to our local Emergency Dept at the hospital to see if my persistent cough and fatigue could possibly be pneumonia. Thankfully it was determined that it…