How To Improve Long-Term Care Quality Measures CMS quality measures are important because they help elderly individuals and their caregivers decide if your long-term care facility is right for them. Learn More
7 Steps To Building Your Nurse Aide Training Program Just when you find a qualified nurse aide for your skilled nursing facility, another one leaves. Hungry for a new approach? Consider creating an in-house nurse aide training program. Learn More
Moving From Competency to Proficiency in Rehabilitation Therapy As a rehabilitation therapist, you can own your career development plan. Find ways to advance your skills by planning your moves from competency to proficiency. Learn More
A New Approach to CNA Hiring in Skilled Nursing Facilities In skilled nursing facilities there is a scarcity of well-trained CNAs and a high turnover rate. Find out how to tackle this growing challenge. Learn More
Best Practices for Activities Professionals With effective planning, meaningful activities can help older individuals, both at home and in long term care, thrive to their highest ability level for as long as possible. Learn More
Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities Physical therapists help seniors exercise safely and effectively to increase their overall health. Discover more about the importance of their role in SNFs. Learn More
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities Occupational therapists play a critical role in skilled nursing facilities by improving residents’ mobility and increasing their quality of life. In this blog, we look at the importance of their role. Learn More
Assisting With IADLS for Direct Care Workers: Getting Started As we celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week we consider the important role direct care workers can play in helping elderly clients maintain their independence. Learn More
SNF Therapy With COVID-19: A Guide to Providing Senior Services in Unusual Times With therapists caring directly for elders facing often contradictory information during the COVID-19 crisis, how do we continue to provide the services needed by those in care? Learn More
Therapists Provide Essential Services in Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Infection control measures are at the heart of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. Therapists providing care to elderly residents must do their part to be diligent in following infection prevention protocols. Learn More