In my twenties, when I was first starting out as a young and inspiring professional, I began reading book after book about how to be successful in business. Some books…
Year: 2017
Alzheimer’s and Nutrition
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and affects almost 6 million adults. It is still the most common brain disease that causes…
Behavior Management: The Person-Centered Way
Person-centered care (PCC) has been making waves throughout long-term care and assisted living communities for the past several years and has become a household word. One of the greatest benefits…
Active Shooter Survival in Senior Care
Experiencing an active shooter in your healthcare facility is one of the worst things that can happen to you, your employees and residents. It can happen suddenly and last seconds…
Ethics in Senior Care
Doing the right thing for elderly residents in senior care isn’t always as cut and dry as I would like. As a matter of fact, I sometimes struggle with decisions…
Abuse and Neglect in Senior Care
I want to believe that most abuse or neglect of seniors in long-term care is done unintentionally. Could you image a healthcare professional driving to work in the morning and…