Paige Cerulli |
August 17, 2020
Some facilities are moving toward allowing in-person visits again. But this is a complicated decision that needs to be made deliberately and cautiously.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 10, 2020
The Maine Health Care Association saw an opportunity to connect children at home with seniors unable to visit their loved ones.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the senior care environment, and staff have endured significant stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 27, 2020
Because of the pandemic, letting residents go outside requires more thought and planning than it has in previous years. But it's still highly worthwhile.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 24, 2020
Learn how administrators at the Maryland Baptist Aged Home in Baltimore have prevented COVID-19 from entering the facility.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 23, 2020
The drug has been shown in lab studies to inhibit the replication of many respiratory viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 16, 2020
For senior care facility residents, interacting with caregivers, doctors, and specialists wearing PPE, particularly masks, can be an alienating experience.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 13, 2020
Staff uncertainty and rumors can lead to confusion and unease, so facilities need to adjust their communications policies to prevent and control misinformation.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020
Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 6, 2020
Thanks to quick and comprehensive action, all 93 residents of this family-owned post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care facility have tested negative for COVID-19.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 29, 2020
Technology and digital content can offer some welcome distraction during this time of social distancing and canceled activities.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 22, 2020
In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 15, 2020
There’s a lot of fear and stress surrounding COVID-19, and senior care facility staff may experience high levels of fear and stress.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 8, 2020
With social distancing, the inability of residents and families to visit in person has been stressful and upsetting. But senior care leaders are getting creative.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 1, 2020
With PPE in short supply, facilities increasingly need to conserve their existing stock and find creative ways to source additional supplies.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 29, 2020
President Trump recently released a statement detailing how his administration is supporting America’s seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 25, 2020
During the stress and upheaval of COVID-19, senior care facilities need to focus on ways to support the mental health and well-being of their residents.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 18, 2020
Senior care facilities’ public relations, marketing, and communications teams now play a more important role than ever.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 14, 2020
Great staff are essential to quality senior care facilities, so it’s important that facilities show their appreciation for staff to retai...
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Paige Cerulli |
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 has brought fear, uncertainty, and stress, but facilities can not only keep residents reassured, but also their families.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 7, 2020
In addition to making sure that staff have the PPE and resources they need to work safely during this pandemic, facilities also need to make sure that staff’s mental health needs are met.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 4, 2020
Social isolation can be stressful and lonely, so the more creative ways that facilities can find to keep seniors safely involved, the better.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 30, 2020
Prompt, clear communication can help senior care facilities maintain public trust, keep residents up to date, and keep staff informed.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 27, 2020
With COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, many senior living facilities face the challenge of needing to find new ways to keep seniors active.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 21, 2020
The training and experience a new hire receives during their first days at your senior care facility can set the tone for their employment.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 14, 2020
Investing in new hires can be expensive and time-consuming, and employee turnover can become a major expense.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 9, 2020
High turnover rates can have a significant effect on staff-resident relationships - learn how to mitigate that problem.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 8, 2020
Engaged staff who are passionate about their work can make a tremendous difference in resident happiness and health.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 2, 2020
Even with careful planning, senior care facilities can still experience short-staffing periods that make it difficult to cover all shifts.
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