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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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The Importance of Training for Safe and Effective Pain Management in Palliative Care

In palliative care, effective pain management is essential for enhancing residents' quality of life. To achieve this goal, it is critical to ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary training to manage residents' pain safely and effectively. Comprehensive training in pain assessment, non-pharmacological interventions, medication management, and the role of communication are all important because each is a key part of the plan of care when implementing pain management in palliative care.

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The Importance of Training for Assisted Living Housekeeping Staff

For residents and their families who are spending retirement savings for assisted living, a well-maintained facility can instill confidence that the attention they receive will be quality care. In a competitive senior living market where a poor inspection report or resident review can mean losing prospects, this can be an important differentiator. In addition, regular, thorough cleaning reduces health and safety risks and makes the environment comfortable and welcoming. That’s why proper training for assisted living housekeeping staff is critical to delivering exceptional service.

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