Empathy in Caregiving
Watch this great video from Cleveland Clinic about Empathy in Caregiving. Show it to others and find ways to put yourself in their shoes as caregivers are trained, systems are developed and we become...
Anxiety Shared Pathway Toolkit
Anxiety is one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions and crosses many diagnoses. The Anxiety Shared Pathway Toolkit focuses on using integrative health care to help treat anxiety. Integrative health care emphasizes a holistic, patient-focused...
For Women Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
The science of women’s leadership, Alexis Kanda-Olmstead
There Are 3 Keys to Career Success—But Women Are Only Taught 2 of Them, Susan Colantuono
Dementia Resources
House of Memories App: This easy to use app allows you to explore objects from the past and share memories together. It can be used by anyone, but has been designed for, and...
Connecting Generations in Senior Housing: A Program Implementation Toolkit
A new toolkit provides practical information, guidance, and templates to help senior housing providers, and other organizations serving older adults, implement high-quality intergenerational programs that will benefit elders and young people in their communities. It...
CMS Specialized Online LTC Infection Prevention and Control Training Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a free on-line training course in infection prevention and control for nursing home staff in the long-term care setting developed with the Centers for...
Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance Protocol for Urinary Tract Infection Events for Long-term Care Facilities
The urinary tract is one of the most common sites of healthcare-associated infections, accounting for up to 20% of infections reported by long-term care facilities (LTCFs). 1 Risk factors for developing bacteriuria and UTI...
Family Caregiving from a Distance: A New and Understudied Trend
Long-distance caregiving is a growing phenomenon, but most research focuses on caregivers who live close.
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Toolkit for Connecting the Generations
Interaction among multiple generations is not a new concept. It was once considered the norm for several generations to live together, or at least very close by.
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Five Articles to Read in June and/or Discuss with Your Board
The LTSS Center recommends that you put these 5 articles on your reading list for June.
Get Ready for Special Recognitions and Celebrations in July
Celebrate all month long in July!
Dementia Care Resources
Here is a plethora of great articles and resources for caregivers, providers and people living with dementia.
Dementia and the Importance of the Outdoors
Dance to prevent decline: Dementia and Parkinson's
Dementia doesn’t mean...