
It is a stressful time and the daily blasts and news for long-term care is reportedly not all that positive. While staying current and taking in all of the news about the pressures for the industry now and among the…
It is a stressful time and the daily blasts and news for long-term care is reportedly not all that positive. While staying current and taking in all of the news about the pressures for the industry now and among the…
According to the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some it is not necessarily true of the holiday season. The holidays present a number of challenges for many – never enough time, multiple food requests,…
The National Alzheimer’s Association’s updated their best practice recommendations for person-centered dementia care in 2018 and for the first time included workforce (staff) as a separate and important component/area of concentration. The workforce recommendations, released in the 2018 Dementia Care…
In a recent discussion, an Administrator asked about hiring and the rapid turnover often seen in long-term care. Some suggested it was normal, just part of the business and nothing could be done. I say not so! Selecting staff is…
Following my recent article on person-centered care (PCC) regulations, a question asked on my thoughts on the challenges of providing PCC considering the staffing challenges facing the industry. There is no doubt that PCC is much more easily provided when…
Person-centered care is a well-established philosophy of care incorporating the needs and desires of each person. Providing person-centered care is dependent upon “knowing the person” as a unique, one-of-a-kind individual. This philosophy is not new and should not be a…
I’ve said it before, and believe it is worth repeating. Holidays can present a unique challenge for long-term care leadership teams. As the Fourth of July holiday is approaching, the country prepares for celebrations, picnics, cookouts, and fun with family…
Establishing a routine, ongoing mechanism for learning and communication serves many purposes in all long-term care environments, including assisted living. Such a program addresses many of the desires employees have indicated are important in the workplace for decades, and at…
A recent conversation among long-term care leaders illuminated current beliefs about staff training and education in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. While one participant asked how many hours of training is necessary for staff to be competent in providing quality memory…
I was honored to lead the development of the best practice recommendations for creating a person-centered dementia capable long-term care workforce for the new 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. The National Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations outline recommendations…