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Assisted Living Education Programs Attract Younger Members to Your Team by Meeting Them Where They Are

With the median age of nurses in the U.S. at 46 and one-quarter of nurses set to retire over the next five years, assisted living facilities will continue to face hurdles in attracting an adequate number of workers. That’s why innovative training models and flexible learning paths that speak to young people are so critical – they provide one of the best routes to recruit and retain the next generation of professionals.

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Be a Safety Hero – Engage Team Members in Regular Trainings on Safety in Assisted Living Facilities

Everyone involved with assisted living facilities should consider safety their top goal. This includes leadership, the care team, other co-workers, residents, and families. The importance of compliance courses like Fire Safety, Resident Abuse, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) cannot be overstated. These courses help co-workers create a safe, ethical, and respectful environment for residents. In a person-focused model of care, safety is always a priority.

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Bridge the Gap between Management and Clinical Knowledge: The Power of Assisted Living Administrator Classes

At the same time, the National Center for Assisted Living says that an increasing number of states have begun to adopt new infection control and quality regulations. These changes, in addition to a growing demand for services, staffing shortages, and higher operational costs, present tough challenges for assisted living administrators and executives. There’s no quick fix to the ever-evolving complexities of assisted living management, but there is one thing administrators can do fairly easily to improve resident outcomes – deepen their understanding of clinical issues.

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As the Need for Memory Care Grows, Keep Pace with Dementia Care Training

The demand for memory care is growing at an unprecedented rate, driven by an aging population and the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, a number expected to nearly double by 2050. This surge places immense pressure on senior living communities to not only expand their services but also elevate the quality of care they provide.

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Offering Assisted Living Classes is One Way to Attract Gen Z to Jobs in Assisted Living

The need for more people in direct care jobs continues to grow, and Gen Z, which in mid-2024 made of 18% of the workforce, can help meet that need. Upskilling and reskilling programs, which are a priority for Gen Z, will both attract and retain top talent from this generation. Digital-first assisted living classes, like courses offered by Senior Living U, can also support Gen Z’s desire for flexible work, which otherwise can be challenging in the world of hands-on, 24/7, direct care.

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Enrich Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia Training for Caregivers

Right now, an estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That’s 10.9 percent of the 65+ population in the U.S. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia diagnosis, those statistics don’t cover the full range of dementia diseases including frontotemporal, Lewy body and vascular dementia.

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