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Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing • July 30, 2024

Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?

Choosing the right care for your aging loved ones can be overwhelming. With so many options available, it's hard to know which is best suited to their needs. Two of the most common choices are assisted living and skilled nursing, each offering distinct levels of care and support. But what exactly sets them apart? Assisted…

A woman sitting with her mother outside, sharing a cup of tea.

Caregiving, Resources, Senior Living • July 22, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Caregiver Burnout?

Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but can be filled with many responsibilities. Over time, some individuals may feel overwhelmed by the energy associated with caring for a loved one, resulting in caregiver burnout. Caregiver burnout is serious and should be taken as such. Burnout can lead to deteriorating health and wellness for caregivers…

Senior Living • July 30, 2020

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…

Senior Living • November 7, 2018

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The holidays are around the corner, and if this is your first time spending the them in an assisted living community, you might be surprised by how much cheer and festivities there are to look forward to. Here’s a few ways our residents like to ring in the holidays at Kingston. Halloween One of our…

Caregiving • October 4, 2018

The Kingston Approach

Our Mission We The Employees of Kingston HealthCare Company are committed to setting an example for others to follow by being honest, respectful, friendly and encouraging everyone to be their best. Our Philosophy Kingston HealthCare Company believes it's employees to be it's most important asset. We pledge to: Consider each employee's ideas as valuable and…

Senior Living • August 28, 2018

Getting Old is a State of Mind

Flossie Lewis gives her Brief But Spectacular take on growing old with grace. (From PBS NewsHour)

Videos • July 11, 2018

Chair Yoga for Seniors, Beginners & People On the Go | Easy Chair Yoga Exercises (10 Mins)

In this video from Brett Larkin Yoga, she will guide you through some easy chair yoga exercises. Chair yoga is great for seniors or beginners who are new to yoga. This video features some favorite chair yoga exercises for seniors or people with limited range of motion, but everyone can enjoy these exercises. It's also perfect…

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Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Caregiver Burnout?

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The Kingston Approach

Getting Old is a State of Mind

Chair Yoga for Seniors, Beginners & People On the Go | Easy Chair Yoga Exercises (10 Mins)

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