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  • And It’s Only 1030….😒

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    Julie Kay
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    This weekend has been one of those “is it the full moon or just healthcare?” kind of weekends. One of the residents had an unwitnessed fall – totally fine all day and night – then wakes up confused, incoherent and seeing bugs on the dining room table. Of course. He’s a frequent fall, stubborn, independent…

  • Peds vs Memory Care: Same Chaos, Different Size Humans

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    Julie Kay
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    I’ve worked with two very different patient populations—pediatrics and memory care.And honestly? There’s not much of a difference. Someone is always asking for snacks… or ice cream… like they haven’t eaten all day. In pediatrics, giving medication? You better tap into your inner negotiator. We’re talking bribery, bargaining, and Oscar-worthy performances just to get Tylenol…