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Care Communities & Housing – Care communities and the services offered are confusing for caregivers to evaluate. Here you’ll learn about the different types of care communities available and the services provided. It is critically important for caregivers to understand the housing industry and aspects that are more favorable to the industry rather than in the best interests of the consumer. What are the minimum care standards and how to do make sure your loved one receives the best care possible?
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Assisted Living: Spousal Relationships and Social Challenges
Couples living together in assisted living communities may presently be a rarity; however the prevalence of couples living in assisted living communities is expected to increase. What challenges do couples experience when moving to and living in an assisted living community? How might couples
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Moving a Loved One to a Retirement Community
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Neighborhoods Over the Course of Life and Across Generations
Interview with Dr. Patrick Sharkey, Assistant Professor of Sociology, New York University
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Assisted Living: Responding to Change and Instability
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BAAnticipating what consumers will want in the future relative to assisted living and care communities is challenging. While statistics indicate a significant increase in the aging population because of aging baby boomers, will this result in more individuals movin
Is Dementia a Risk Factor for Neglect?
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BANearly 50% of individuals living in assisted living are diagnosed with dementia; one third to one half experience agitated behaviors at least once a week. Research indicates that these behaviors threaten the psychological and physical well-being of individuals di
Culture Change and Person Centered Care: The Challenges of Implementation
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BADespite significant national efforts since the 1980’s, to improve quality of care, quality of life remains sub-standard for many nursing home and assisted living residents. The culture change and person-centered care movements seek to improve resident quality
Sexual Expression in Nursing Homes and Care Communities
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BADiscussions surrounding sexual expressing by residents living in care communities and in nursing homes should occur more often, but do not. Care staffs often discover themselves in embarrassing situations or without knowledge of how to appropriately respond to
Teamwork: Sales vs. Service
The ongoing challenge of maintaining community census. Why supporting the skill levels of direct care staff may be one way to ease sales versus service battles.
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