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Posted on March 22, 2018
“The fact is that people are good. Give people affection and security, and they will give affection and be secure in their feelings and their behavior.” – Abraham Maslow Abraham …Posted on January 25, 2018
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” – Peter Drucker Facing staffing shortages, residents living with higher acuity levels and ever tightening budgets, it isn’t difficult to understand …Posted on December 18, 2017
“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must …Posted on December 8, 2017
Hospital readmissions have become one of the top business metrics in senior care. An area often overlooked is the correlation between person-centered care and the reduction of rehospitalizations for older …Posted on October 9, 2017
In September 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Rules of Participation for nursing facilities, also known as the “Mega-Rule.” The rule aims to improve …Posted on October 1, 2017
Linked Senior and Kendal on Hudson, a continuing care retirement community with 222 independent living units, embarked on a project called “The Power of Zero.” It began with a plan and buy-in …Posted on September 24, 2017
Thankfully, the practice of using physical restraints for older adults living with dementia has largely been relegated to the past. In fact, Linked Senior client Kendal Senior Living Communities led …Posted on September 6, 2017
The Activities Department in senior care communities plays an essential role in the well-being of older adults. It is often the only source of engagement, providing basic socialization opportunities, that …Posted on June 23, 2017
At a time when Medicare and Medicaid funding has becoming increasingly uncertain, it is important for providers to find cost-effective strategies for managing expenses while simultaneously increasing well-being and quality …Posted on May 4, 2017
According to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide currently have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases each year. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia …Posted on June 14, 2016
Watching someone’s health or memory start to decline, or witnessing a family member struggling with dementia can be troubling at best. Making the decision to find them a place to …Posted on June 6, 2016
Better-run retirement communities realize the benefits – both to residents and to the community – of giving more control to residents over choices and programming. This is known as life … - Newsletter
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