Some of our friends working on Arts and Crafts.
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Here are some photos from our recent Christmas Party!
In 2009, the 65-plus population numbered 39.6 million. This represents 12.9% of the U.S. population (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). It is predicted that in the year 2030, this number is expected to climb to 72.1 million representing 19% of the population. It is undeniable that the United States will be faced with a different set of health issues associated with aging. All these will impact who, where and what types of health services will be delivered. This, in turn, will have a great impact in the healthcare professions, especially, nursing.
Nursing students who are graduating in the next few years should consider a career in geriatric nursing. There will be a greater demand for nurses to work with the older population in nursing homes, home care, and assisted living facilities. A career in geriatric nursing creates more opportunities for advancement. Nurses will be needed to fill positions as geriatric nurse practitioners, assisted living and nursing home administrators, and geriatric clinical nurse specialists. Because the government recognizes the need to support healthcare workforce training, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010) had released $159.1 million in grants. Among those areas supported by these funds, are geriatric education and training programs making funding available for nurses interested in pursuing an advanced degree.
Geriatric nurses will be in great demand since, historically, the older population has been underserved. Nurses are proficient in assessment, treatment, and management of daily living problems, the help older persons enjoy their last years in peace and dignity. Nurses will have a sense of autonomy and self-satisfaction when functioning in independent roles of care coordinator, educator, and counselor. These roles prepare nurses to take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities in geriatric care management.
We took the time to say thanks to all the moms at Abba this weekend, and celebrated along with their families. Families showed up bringing Mom's favorite dessert and we had a phenomenal dessert contest! To top things off, Dennis shows up fully dressed in a Grizabella from the Broadways show, Cats! He did his own rendition of the song, Memories. We had a fantastic day with our moms this Mother's Day!
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We had a fantastic Easter. We invited several of the young ones to go on an Easter Egg hunt, while the rest of us watched. Thankfully we had more than enough eggs for all the kids! For a snack we had cookies and punch, while we relaxed on a perfect Saturday afternoon.
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Today has been somewhat of an anomaly here in Dallas, Texas... 4 inches of snow! It's been some time since we've seen anything like this locally. Thank fully all the workers made it to here safely, and our residents are quietly resting in their rooms, for the most part unaffected by the recent flurry.
We did grab some pictures and post them online.
We celebrated a great Christmas this year with all our family and friends. Everyone was able to get together, and rejoice in the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of our residents stayed for our Special Christmas party, while others went home to visit with close loved ones. Even better some decided to do both!
It was great seeing family and friends visit Abba for the holidays! We're very thankful for the year that has passed, and looking forward to the New Year!
We kicked off Hawaiian week with big party! We had grilled kabobs, pineapple rice, and grass skirts! (at least a little doll dressed in one)
Check out the pictures from day 1 here :
Pastor Bruce, Brother Ed, and friends came to Abba to play some of our Old Gospel Favorites. With Brother Ed on the guitar, Pastor Bruce on the mandolin, we all had a great time. There was a large turnout of our residents and some staff who came out to listen to the music. We always enjoy when our friends come over to visit. Here are some pictures from the event:
