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...
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...
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...
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!
SunPorch of Dodge City Participates in Relay For Life
This SunPorch of Dodge City team participated in the recent Relay for Life Walk at the DC3 Activity Center. Team members sold luminaries, donated...
PMMA Wins Marketing Awards
PMMA’s (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s) 2019 Art is Ageless® calendar and a series of ads featuring PMMA’s values won gold awards from the Healthcare...
Bluestem Communities “LIVE WELL” Campaign Receives National Award
Marking its 40th anniversary as the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, The Telly Awards announced this year’s winners...
New DON at St. Mary’s Manor
Welcome to Alexis Johnson who was recently named DON at St Mary’s Manor in St Mary’s. We look forward to working with you Alexis.
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
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Resources for Wellness and Wellbeing
Check out the following wellness resources for residents and employees.
97-Year-Old Grandpa Saves Village by Painting Buildings with Colorful Art
Long-term study investigates association...