In the field of long term care, we’re always looking for ways to improve the experience of the residents, patients, and families served by senior service organizations. Many times, there
According to the United States Census Bureau, the population over 65 will have increased by 13.8% from 49.2 million to 56.1 million between 2016 and 2020 and further increase another
Does this sound familiar? Mary, an 87-year-old memory care resident and recurrent faller, has another fall in her room. A housekeeper spots her lying on the floor. Staff rushes to
Food in Long Term Care – Bridging the gap between simple nutrition and a memorable dining experience
Of all the challenges (and complaints) we get in long term care settings, the quality of food (or lack of) seems to be at the top of the list. For
I recently read an article questioning the validity of social media ratings in long-term care vs. the rating system provided by CMS and I think the conversation should be expanded
A director of nursing services’ (DNS’s) active involvement in staff education is vital, even though the level at which the DNS is involved in the planning and execution of education is
The nurse began her morning like any other day, walking from one resident room to the next. She checked vital signs, passed meds, and shared the usual conversation with both
Is it possible that finding targeted talent can be done easier, cheaper and more effective than using online job sites or job recruiters? Consider using Facebook advertising to find your
Last night we got a phone call from a company who; after terminating an employee, discovered that he had Admin access on their Facebook page. That access allowed him to
Social media has become the de facto standard in online marketing – there is no disputing that. Some aging services communities are finding that social media can play an integral
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