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The resident may not understand when lengthy verbal invitiations are offered for an activity in another room.
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The resident engages in aggressive outburst that can often offend, disrupt or distract other residents and influence everyone’s potential enjoyment of an event or activity.
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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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Documentation, whether in the skilled nursing facility setting or in senior living is the process and the art of telling the story of the resident. It is a key factor …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
