The losses associated with moving into a long-term care setting are compounded for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) population….
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Respect, trust, humor, support—these are all things we share with our friends. We know our friend’s occupations, marital status, general…
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The Life Story in dementia care is a person’s right to be known and be among people who care. To…
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In long-term care, institution-directed dining is the old route. Steer your community in a new direction with self-directed dining. This infographic gives you…
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When it comes to retaining staff in long-term care, taking the time to hire the right people is paramount. Use the carpenter’s framework: “measure twice—cut once.”
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Working in long-term care is not for everyone. I am sure I am not the only person who has experienced the “Oh” reaction when you meet someone for the first time and are asked what you do for a living.
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Created by an administrator struggling to jump-start culture change in her care community, Through the Looking Glass is a unique…
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In this excerpt from his book, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care, Second Edition, Dr. Al Power re-frames…
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Download this handy infographic on shifting your thinking away from the institutional model of care, and growing your organization into…
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What is person-centered leadership? Author Nancy Fox argues that it is the exact opposite of the outdated and harmful institutional leadership…