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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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How Assisted Living Employee Training Keeps Your Team Motivated in an Ever-Changing Workplace

Assisted living communities across the United States share one constant theme: change. Staffing turnover is high in the industry – as much as 42.1% on average in 2022 according to this article in McNight’s Senior Living. Residents move to different levels of care, or pass on, and regulations are revised frequently.

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Prevent Falls with Risk Resources for Senior Living

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unsurprisingly, the majority of liability claims in assisted living communities are because of resident falls which is why fall prevention is a top priority in senior living communities. To ensure residents' safety and deliver the best quality of care it is essential for staff to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify fall risks and implement preventive safety measures. Senior Living U offers training options that focus on fall prevention, the proper response to residents who have fallen, and the importance of ongoing resident assessments.

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Choosing Senior Care Training Courses for Staff Development

Staff who work in senior care, from nurses to the dining services team, require the knowledge, skills — and often the licensing and certification — to do their jobs well and provide the best care for residents in senior living communities. Three key factors go into choosing senior care training courses — quality of the courses, convenience and accessibility, and outcome.

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