Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Art of Creativity

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Creating collaborative partnerships is at the “Heart” of developing meaningful life experiences for residents in New York State skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The Foundation for Quality Care, Inc., (FQC) the New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) and the New York […]

Aging: The Word of the Day

Have you noticed that when we use words to describe aging they tend to be negative? Some of the synonyms that one finds in Merriam-Webster include: ancient, geriatric, over-the-hill, decrepit, doddering, senile and overage! “Lexicographers,” people, who compile dictionaries, are tasked, in part, with choosing which words to include when providing a definition. Their use […]