Through the Looking Glass is an empathy program created by an administrator struggling to jump-start culture change in her residential care community. This unique program challenges staff to put themselves in the shoes of the residents, by having staff simulate a diagnosis and live alongside residents.
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Older adults in long-term care Although many behaviors exhibited by older adults can be challenging, the situation in which behavior occurs and the type of behavior often determine whether it is actually bullying versus a challenging behavior whereby a resident is simply being rude or unpleasant. Key factors that define an incident as bullying include behaviors that: Are directed at a specific person or group of people Involve an imbalance of power or a desire to gain power Occur repeatedly in most cases As an example of a challenging behavior that does not meet the definition of bullying, consider and…
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Download this handy infographic that compares and contrasts elder abuse, bullying, nonbullying behaviors, and challenging behaviors. Read the book! Bullying Among Older Adults How to Recognize and Address an Unseen Epidemic By Robin P. Bonifas, Ph.D., M.S.W. Copyright © 2016 by Health Professions Press, Inc. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to recognize, intervene, and prevent resident-to-resident bullying in elder care. Learn more…
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Even if you have swallowing challenges, eating foods you enjoy can lead to improved nutrition, desired body weight, and overall improved quality of life. Use this infographic for quick tips on minimizing your risk of choking. Download PDF Read the book! The Inside Scoop on Informed Choice A Step-by-Step Guide for Personalizing Diets in Long-Term Care By Diane Hall, NHA, RDLDN Copyright © 2018 by Balanced Senior Nutrition Support a person’s right to make personal food choices (while also meeting regulatory guidelines and reducing your liability) with this guide to creating person-centered meal plans…
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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 examples of how to pivot from the old dining route to the new one. Download Read the book! The Inside Scoop on Informed Choice A Step-by-Step Guide for Personalizing Diets in Long-Term Care By Diane Hall, NHA, RDLDN Copyright © 2018 by Balanced Senior Nutrition Support a person’s right to make personal food choices (while also meeting regulatory guidelines and reducing your liability) with this guide to creating person-centered meal plans in long-term…
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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 program that changes staff attitudes and teaches the importance of person-centered care practices by placing staff directly in the shoes of residents—with remarkable results. Here, program creator Leslie Pedtke tells the story of Leah, a CNA who participated in the program, who had to wear a body alarm,, and the weight of the lessons the experience taught her.
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We know you’re committed to falls prevention in your care community. Use this educational poster to increase staff awareness of simple falls prevention strategies.
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Download this graphic The Essential Falls Management Series By Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D. Copyright © 2010 by Health Professions Press, Inc. This easy-to-read manual and comprehensive set of 8 CD-ROMs cover a broad range of issues related to the prevention and management of falls in older adults. Each CD-ROM includes PowerPoint presentations for targeted staff training and relevant assessment forms, checklists, and guidelines in printable PDF format. Learn more…
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Bullying among older adults in senior care settings is a serious issue that continues to grow. Little research has been done on the topic so far, but here’s what you need to know. Download this infographic Read the book! Bullying Among Older Adults How to Recognize and Address an Unseen Epidemic By Robin P. Bonifas, Ph.D., M.S.W. Copyright © 2016 by Health Professions Press, Inc. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to recognize, intervene, and prevent resident-to-resident bullying in elder care. Learn more…
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Environmental interventions and modifications may require approval and/or funding to implement. When requesting funding from a supervisor or the administrator of your care community, here are a few things to keep in mind. The importance of environment Research has shown that communication is impacted by the environment, and that modifications improve communication skills in individuals with dementia. Unfortunately, poorly designed environmental features often contribute to unsatisfactory responses or behaviors in individuals with cognitive impairment. As individuals age, there are changes in cognition, memory, language, vision, and hearing. Therefore, it is necessary that the living environment adapt to optimize cognitive, visual, and…
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