
By: Julie Stefanski MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES Poor appetite is sneaky. It starts with a few leftover bites of food at a meal or several skipped snacks. Before you know…
By: Julie Stefanski MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES Poor appetite is sneaky. It starts with a few leftover bites of food at a meal or several skipped snacks. Before you know…
At nearly every transition in healthcare people are asked if they have advanced directives. Most people don’t have them. A lot of us, put it off because we don’t think…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN Anyone who works in health care has had a difficult discussion with a patient, resident, client, family member, significant other, or a person’s chosen…
By Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN In 2015 the majority of health-care organizations had integrated just in time supply processes for medical grade supplies. This happened in part because of…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN You may have cringed when you saw the title of this blog. People around the world report feelings of apathy and mental fatigue towards…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN Each spring and fall every state but Hawaii and Arizona change times. Clocks are moved 1 hour ahead in the spring and turned back…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN October is dental hygiene month which gives us an opportunity to reflect on how we are supporting the people we care for in maintaining…
By Holly Carlson MS, RN, CCRN It is a common oversite that bad breath or loss of teeth are the only result of poor oral health. While these 2 issues…
By Julie Stefanski MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES September is Spotlight on Malnutrition Month for more than one important reason. Malnutrition decreases the effectiveness of our immune system, increases the risk…
Her best lipstick applied and napkin at the ready, meals in the dining room at Helen’s assisted living facility were always the highlight of her day. With the recent COVID-19…