May 2020

More than 44 million people worldwide suffer from a dementia-related diagnosis, and Jan Dougherty recently outlined tips for caring for seniors diagnosed with dementia when traveling. Jan Dougherty is a nurse, leader, innovator, and noted dementia care expert with over 30 years of clinical experience. Many of her programs are used nationally. She is a speaker and author on numerous topics of dementia.

This quick and easy-to-read article could help you turn a pandemic nightmare into a staffing opportunity.  You’ve heard the cliché, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Is your glass half full or half empty? Business is all about perspective – and if you maintain a positive approach, you’ll be able to discover the potential upside

From labor costs, inventory control, and scheduling to maintenance and budgeting, the life of a residential assisted living operator is often a juggling act. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed. There are tools out there that just might be the answer to your success.

Are we doing a good enough job of taking care of our seniors, especially when they have multimorbidities including dementia? There is evidence that suggests we are not. Jan Dougherty offers a webinar recording to explore this issue as it relates to EMS professionals and what can be done to protect these vulnerable assisted living residents.

Most businesses are always looking for an edge, a way to reduce costs and increase profit. Fortunately, in residential assisted living, the key to success is healthy and happy seniors. Helping your residents live longer and healthier lives directly improves your bottom line. It’s a win-win.

COVID-19, quarantine, social distancing and self-isolation are our reality for the time being. With so many sources of information out there regarding this pandemic, it can be overwhelming, so we just wanted to take a moment to highlight some more of the CDC recommendations for assisted living and senior care homes.

Our life experiences and memories make up a large part of who we are. Seniors in assisted living can benefit greatly from the positive feelings gained from sharing pleasant memories. There are plenty of ways to help seniors reminisce, which can lead to decreased stress, reduced agitation and boost mood.

Many discoveries are born out of incredibly difficult circumstances, and in these trying times people are looking everywhere for answers to protect against the novel coronavirus. Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has been proven effective in neutralizing viruses, but what about with COVID-19? Keeping your residents and communities safe is a priority, but could this technology help, and is it even safe?

With the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, combined with a massive communications infrastructure involving social media, news outlets, and news-adjacent content, countless myths have surfaced regarding the coronavirus. The CDC has published advice for the public regarding false claims and answers the questions that many are asking.