Individuals who are living with dementia and those who support them face many challenges. In addition to their cognitive symptoms and health challenges, they very often deal with stigma, [...]
Welcome to the third issue of the CCNG Newsletter! Through our newsletter we share quarterly updates about the “Building Resources for Delivering Person-Centered Care in Georgia Nursing Homes” project.
The LeadingAge GA / LeadingAge South Carolina joint annual conference will be held March 25-27 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In this conference, we will tap into the vast opportunities, [...]
Changing the culture of aging services starts by having a more person-centered focus. One of the best ways to change our focus is by changing the language we use. WORDS MATTER. Here is a [...]
Many people use the term “elderly” to refer to an older person. “Elderly” is defined as “rather old” or “old-fashioned.” Synonyms for elderly include “aged,” “ancient,” “geriatric,” [...]