A look into Ruben’s wonderful world of food at Kingston
You've worked the kitchens at several of Santa Fe's most respected restaurants, including Geronimo's - what motivates you to work in a senior living community like Kingston? My passion is cooking, and that comes with me in every environment I work in. I want to show people my love for them through food. In a…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Getting Old is a State of Mind
Flossie Lewis gives her Brief But Spectacular take on growing old with grace. (From PBS NewsHour)
How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks to neuroscientist Lisa Genova about Alzheimer's disease and how to prevent it. Source: CNN
