Laura Herman
A narrative non-fiction collection of short stories, quotes and vignettes compiled while working in a memory care facility.
Come take a peek behind the locked doors of Hilltop Heights Home for the Memory Impaired.
You might be surprised how much fun we have back here!
Best Practices in Bathing
Pressure Ulcers
Palliative Care: an Underused Support in Dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Horticulture Therapy in Dementia
What to Bring when Moving to Memory Care
Incontinence in Dementia
7 Types of Elder Abuse & How to Recognize It
Best Jobs for Seniors
Helping an Elderly Person Get Out of Bed
Toilet Safety Rails for Seniors
Best Bath Lifts for Seniors
Best Lift Chairs for the Elderly
Best Folding Canes for Seniors
Best Dementia Clocks for the Elderly
6 Best Bathtub Safety Rails for the Elderly
Best Bedpans and Urinals for the Elderly
16 Best Shower Chairs & Benches for Seniors
11 Best Folding Mobility Scooters for Seniors
7 Best Portable Wheelchair Ramps for Seniors
8 Best Wheelchair Lifts for Cars
7 Best Radios For Seniors
13 Best Slippers for Seniors
9 Best Snow Boots for Seniors
5 Best Transfer Poles for the Elderly
Why Seniors with Dementia Pace and Wander
Senior Care Took Melvin to Church
Senior Care Helped Sam and Twyla Take Care of Each Other
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognition
Unintentional Weight Loss in Seniors
Minnie's Senior Care Beauty Day
How Home Care Helped Harry Laugh Again
What is Senior Self-Neglect?
Home Care Helped Marguerite Stay Connected and Mentally Healthy
What Family Caregivers Should Know About Seating for Seniors
eBook: Primary Care: The Front Line of Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy
How Retinal Images Are Helping Prevent Blindness
Retinal Pictures and Tech Saving the Vision of Diabetic Patients
We Made Fundus Eye Exams Easier for Primary Care Physicians
PCPs Can Now Easily Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Signs
Physicians Can Use Mobile Eye Scanners for Retinopathy Detection
5 Signs it May be Time to Move a Loved One to a Memory Care Facility
This series focuses on how to operate an outstanding smaller scale memory support community.
1. The Past, Present and Future of Dementia Care
2. Small Scale Senior Housing Offers Big Benefits
3. Selecting Staff for your Smaller Memory Care Community
4. Retaining Quality Staff in your Small Memory Care Facility
5. Strategic Scheduling Pays Off in Memory Care
In this blog I focus on understanding and Appreciating Behavioral Communication in Dementia
The work I've done with these clients ranges considerably, encompassing areas such as developing training material, research, and developing content strategy.
Simbiotia is a Spanish company focused on creating wellness environments to improve the lives of people. I’ve had the honor to provide consultation and research services to this amazing company, with a focus on what makes a healthy living environment for seniors.
I was happy to be featured in a recent video series after consulting on the Future of Senior Care Residences..
Alternatives in Senior Living: Green Care Farms
Alternatives in Senior Living: Multigenerational Communities
Exceeding Expectations is Always my Goal!
"Thanks again for your great work, I'm thankful to have you as a wonderful source of knowledge for our readers (who have been growing rapidly due in no small part to your great work). "
"Laura has been a joy to work with. She is a fantastic writer and has been an exemplary part of our team. We look forward to working with her in the future!"
"Thank you for your time to speak with us yesterday. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did.
The information and insights you shared are invaluable to our research. We are encouraged to learn how Quoori can help make a difference with elder care."
"Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her articles were incredibly thorough and well researched. She always went above and beyond. Highly recommend!"
"Excellent and I recommend Laura without reservation. Laura created a mini-content strategy for a blog topic we are pursuing. She completed the project with high quality, professionalism and insight."
"Laura has a great background in elderly care and was helpful to highlight some areas where the app our company is building could improve!"
