Older adults need care that reflects, anticipates needs to prevent rehospitalization
By
Amanda Tufano
Sep 30, 2021
Making things easier for the older adults in our lives will give us all less reason to worry about healthcare as we grow older.
Administrators, learn how to improve dementia care through therapeutic hospitality at Aug. 17 webinar
By
Chloe Konrad
Aug 05, 2021
The provision of dementia care often is focused on memory care units within senior living communities. Dementia, however, exists wherever there are older adults, including in the dining room.
Learn how tech can offer a competitive advantage at July 29 webinar
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 13, 2021
Post pandemic, long-term care providers are dealing with new challenges left and right. This free webinar on July 29 can help providers make the most of important technology in their settings.
A very troubling $56 billion question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2021
Considering some of the alternatives, I’m far from convinced that bankrupting Medicare for the sake of Aduhelm would be money well spent.
Assessing staff behavior during dementia care
By
P.K. Beville, Ph.D.
Jun 24, 2021
We may be unable to change the course of dementia, we can change the course of how staff members care for those with dementia.
Nothing beats friends who are Women of Distinction!
By
Jack York
Jun 10, 2021
It’s awesome when good things happen to good people!
FocusOn Briefs: Resident security
Jun 01, 2021
Alleged Controlled Substances Act violation; LCS’ EverSafe 360° program; Memory care residents use Morse code to elope.
Making the case: How training and personalized home care improve outcomes
By
Don Spiers
May 18, 2021
When it comes to home care, there’s a current lack of uniform training standards that isn’t doing the healthcare industry any favors. While standards exist for home health aides and other caregivers...
The question you need to add to care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
By
Julia Larimer
Apr 29, 2021
So often, we apply root cause analysis to determine the reason for a resident’s fall or change in behavior. Could Jane have a UTI? Did Roger have his walker with him when he fell? How did the staff approach...
Let’s use pandemic lessons to improve quality of care, quality of life
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Mar 29, 2021
I have been keeping track of some of the conversations I’ve had with nurses and other team members who diligently show up every day to support their residents living in senior communities. Many of them...