When family members are viewed as care partners, their relationships with staff can be mutually supportive and enriching.
Improve family satisfaction by making just a few changes
By
Henry Yaeger
Oct 24, 2019
Interestingly, family caregivers are just as concerned with the communication they experience as they are with the quality of care their loved ones receive on a daily basis.
How to improve the quality of life for those with dementia and their caregivers
By
Jay V. Patel
Mar 08, 2018
We have an opportunity to improve the quality of life of those with dementia and the selfless loved ones who take care of them every day.
How to help resident family members home for the holidays
By
David Inns
Dec 22, 2016
The holidays often are a time when adult children return home to reconnect and check in on the status of older family members. You can help them by sharing warning signs of declining health and assisting...
Addressing care quality, economic burdens of serious illnesses
By
Greer Myers
Mar 30, 2017
In their efforts to successfully address the multiple challenges surrounding the care of residents and patients with life-limiting illness, health systems, healthcare payers and at-risk provider organizations...
How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era
By
Shelley Symonds
Oct 01, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, it’s good to know that there are solutions today that can help loved ones and residents stay connected to family, reducing social isolation and enable busy care staff to focus...
Caregivers cannot stop, fix or change dementia
By
Laura Wayman
Aug 10, 2017
Managing expectations leads to meaningful moments, powerful connections and purposeful and fulfilling relationships during dementia care.
How wearable tech can enhance senior living
By
Chris Holbert
Sep 21, 2017
Many people already are familiar with fitness wearables. Another technology senior living facilities could consider for residents is mPERS, or mobile personal emergency response system.
Why caregiver training matters and how it can benefit you
By
Maria Wellisch
Nov 03, 2016
As the number of seniors entering senior communities continues to grow, an ever-increasing need exists to provide quality and consistent training for caregivers to ensure that they are equipped to provide...
Choosing the right technology to assist aging in place
By
Matthew Campbell
Mar 02, 2017
Wearable mobile personal safety technology, connected tech such as motion sensors, and smart home technology can help older adults remain independent for as long as possible.