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  • Is It Bullying?

    Is It Bullying?

    Download this handy infographic that compares and contrasts elder abuse, bullying, nonbullying behaviors, and challenging behaviors. Read the book! Bullying…

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  • Tips to Lessen Your Risk of Choking

    Tips to Lessen Your Risk of Choking

    Even if you have swallowing challenges, eating foods you enjoy can lead to improved nutrition, desired body weight, and overall…

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    New Directions to Dining in Long-Term Care

    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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  • I hate my body alarm

    “I hate my body alarm!” Maintaining Safety and Dignity in Long-Term Care

    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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  • CAREing About Falls: Preventing Falls and Falls-Related Injuries INFOGRAPHIC

    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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  • Resident Safety Graphic

    Ways Direct Care Staff Can Prevent Falls and Promote Resident Safety

    Download this graphic The Essential Falls Management Series By Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D. Copyright © 2010 by Health Professions Press, Inc….

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  • Bullying Among Older Adults

    Bullying Among Older Adults: An Unseen Epidemic

    Bullying among older adults in senior care settings is a serious issue that continues to grow. Little research has been…

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  • Implementing Modifications in the Care Community

    Implementing Modifications in the Care Community

    Environmental interventions and modifications may require approval and/or funding to implement. When requesting funding from a supervisor or the administrator of…

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  • After the Fall

    After the Fall: A Step-by-Step Approach to Post-Fall Assessment

    Despite the best efforts of staff, sometimes a resident will fall. Immediately after a fall, you should complete a post-fall…

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  • Environmental Interventions for Resident Safety in Bathrooms

    Environmental Interventions to Ensure Resident Safety in Bathrooms

    Residents living in long-term care environments may need special environmental accommodations to ensure their safety. Personal and public spaces—such as bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, etc.—should be evaluated to address any potential problems in these spaces, and intervene as necessary.

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