As we head toward Thanksgiving, the number one question on everyone’s mind is: "What’s for dinner?" We all want to know what’s on the menu. Is it turkey or ham? Is Aunt Linda bringing her famous stuffing? Is there pecan pie? We ask because we care about what we put into our bodies. If someone walked up to you, dropped a spoonful of mystery food on your plate, and walked away without a word, you probably wouldn't eat it. You’d want to know what it was first. Our residents are no different....

This blog post is for you, our dedicated unlicensed medication administration staff! When administering medications, especially common ones, it's vital to know the potential long-term effects. Let's look at antacids  and a surprising side effect that connects the stomach to the skeleton. The Antacid Link: Stomach Acid and Bone Health Antacids are very common, used to treat conditions like Heartburn, Indigestion, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) . You see two main types:...

As unlicensed medication administration staff, you play a crucial role in providing comfortable and dignified care for clients. One common, yet often embarrassing, complaint you may encounter is an itchy butt , medically known as pruritus ani . 1 While many people immediately jump to the conclusion that the itch is caused by hemorrhoids , the reality is that several issues can trigger it—from simple irritation due to moisture, to diet, to more complex dermatological conditions or infections....