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3 THINGS ALL GREAT OLDER ADULT FACILITIES DO
Professionally Staffed: Older adults move into these communities for the added care they receive, but many facilities only scrape the surface. A great nursing home, assisted living center, or
Since COVID-19 made landfall in the U.S., residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior living communities and their families have been concerned about maintaining connections and protecting physical and mental health. However, COVID-19 isn’t the only concern residents of these communities and their families may have. These facilities are regulated by states, which can leave gaps in the fundamentals of care older adults receive. If you believe your loved one may be the victim of nursing home or senior living facility negligence, please see our insert this month for more information! For those still unsure, compare your loved one’s facility with these qualities of all great senior care centers. Resident-Focused: Residents’ needs, abilities, hobbies, and beliefs should be the top priorities of all the staff at the facility. Commonly, great facilities work with families and older adults to create a space that feels like home while providing programming and opportunities to lead a full life despite any illness or disability. Remember, bingo and card games are fun, but facilities that offer exercise programs, arts and crafts time, themed parties, and more are building a community — not just filling an afternoon.
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EASY STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber- rich bean salsa.
Ingredients •
4 medium sweet potatoes 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 medium tomatoes, diced
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1 tsp coriander
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3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
Directions 1.
With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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