Conversation About Racism on the LeadingAge National Dementia Listserv
The question below resonated with many on the listserv regarding racism and dementia. The moderator, Kirsten Jacobs, Associate Director, Dementia and Wellness Education reached out to Kelly Carney (Board Certified in Geropsychology, Executive Director,...
Advancing a Culture of Innovation in Senior Care: An Aging 2.0 Whitepaper
Innovation for companies in the senior care markets is especially important due to the enormous growth in the size, and changing needs, of the older population - and the increased competition in servicing those...
Bipolar Disorder in LTC
Read about bipolar disorder in long-term care on the Managed Health Care website.
Here is the abstract provided: "Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. As many as 10%...
Falls Management Program
Read The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities, a manual published online by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics.
An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older...
Read An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older Adults on the Managed Health Care website.
Bathing Without a Battle
Bathing Without a Battle aims to create a better bathing experience for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Learn more on the Bathing Without a Battle website.
Mouth Care Without a Battle
Mouth Care Without a Battle is an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Developed by the research group that brought you Bathing without a Battle©, Mouth...
Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package
The Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package includes customized Excel Spreadsheet for data tracking, an in-service training DVD for nursing staff, CD ROM training for medical staff, posters, reminder pocket cards, a how-to implementation manual, and 2...
Not a Prison: Design Tips for Calmer Memory Care
Six out of 10 people with dementia will wander and risk becoming disoriented, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In senior housing settings, disorientation can lead to exit-seeking behaviors, which can increase anxiety, hostility toward...
Promising Practices Winners That Are Reshaping the Aging Services [Field]
Explore some fascinating innovative practices that earned Promising Practices Awards in 2016. Award recipients include a senior living community that opened a brain health center to fill a need in their region, and a...
The 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk
Read about the 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk (Prevention, Preparation, Performance).