Educational How-To
Assessing the needs of our residents is essential to be able to deliver quality care and programming. The process involves interviewing the resident and the family to find out who …
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Resident engagement is integral to overall wellbeing of our residents. But many times, engagement is seen as an Activity Director’s responsibility.
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Educational How-To
The Life Enrichment professional at a skilled nursing facility should create an activity calendar that helps residents achieve their optimum health and well-being which in turn meets the federal standards.
Educational How-To
Activity and Life Enrichment Directors need to ensure that programming is individualized and person-centered. Modifying your activity programs means making minor changes to the programming so that it matches the …
Educational How-To
Nursing home surveys are conductedin accordance with survey protocols and Federal requirements to determine whether a citation of non-compliance is appropriate. Providers need to be aware of how to comply …
Educational How-To
For residents who are unable to join in planned group activities because of illness, immobility or preference to be on their own, it is important for the Director of Life …
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The story of how individualized therapeutic engagement can decrease the reliance on anti-psychotic drugs, reduce the need for unnecessary hospitalizations and decrease the risk of falls, is a powerful one. …
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In senior care communities, the concept of wellness is supported by the concept of person-centered care which means including the voice of the person throughout their stay, no matter their …
Educational How-To
One of the major challenges of person-centered care, after taking into account the person’s needs and interest, is to select the most appropriate activity that isn’t too challening while remaining …
Educational How-To
In order for comprehensive care planning to take place, so that each resident’s needs and preferences are fully acknowledged, it is imperative that a resident’s family and loved ones are …
Educational How-To
A care plan in the nursing home setting, or the ISP (Individual Service Plan) for assisted living communities, is a systematic assessment used to assist in the identification of a …
