The Future of Person-Centered Care: Move Beyond Basic Needs to Meaningful Engagement in Long-Term Care – In long-term care (LTC) settings, meeting residents’ daily needs—such as nutrition, hygiene, and medication—has long been the focus. However, as our understanding of holistic care evolves, it becomes clear that these basic needs are only part of the equation. To truly improve the…
Yes, They May Leave – The concern that they may leave after receiving training is a common one, and not unfounded, among executive directors in long-term care residences, but it’s important to consider the bigger picture. Here are several compelling arguments to counter this concern: Retention Through Investment Investing in employee training can increase staff loyalty. When employees feel…
This article from Dr. Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D. talks about how to embrace the future of memory care – residents’ committees. Baby boomers, either looking for a place for their parents or for themselves, will be making new demands on the senior care industry, especially in memory care. Hearkening back to their days of wearing t-shirts saying “Question Authority,”…
Understanding Fear and Paranoia in People Living with Dementia – Fear and paranoia in…
Case for Environmental Changes Benefiting All Residents in a Senior Residence – Environmental changes…
