Tag: person centered

Activities & Programming are good for business

Posted on July 19, 2013

Better run retirement communities realize the benefits, both to residents and to the community, of giving more control to residents over choices and more programming. By setting a goal is to deliver care that is more resident centered, communities across the country have improved resident care and customer satisfaction, and have done so while making […]

3 steps to decrease antipsychotic drug use with activities and programming

Posted on May 27, 2013

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Around 90 percent of people with dementia experience aggression, agitation and psychosis (delusions and hallucinations). These symptoms are known as behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and can be very distressing for the person with dementia, their family and others who may be providing care. A common cause of these symptoms is the use of antipsychotic […]

7 steps to build programming into a customer experience strategy

Posted on April 23, 2013

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To effectively address the needs of any and all residents, a retirement community needs to put in place a genuine programming strategy with a goal to deliver outstanding customer experiences. It should embrace all dimensions of wellness: emotional, occupational, social, spiritual, physical and educational, no matter where the residents are on their physical or cognitive […]

Three pillars of dementia programming with social engagement

Posted on March 25, 2013

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Today’s senior housing market is much different than it was 10 or 20 years ago. The acuity of nursing home residents has increased significantly. Some kind of dementia is expected in 60% or more of residents. At the same time, assisted living is also seeing dramatic increases and many experts agree that providing good care […]

5 Activity Programs for Short Term Rehab Patients

Posted on March 21, 2013

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All Activity directors that serve short term rehab residents know how challenging and difficult it can be getting them involved activities outside of therapy. The question is can you blame them? These residents’ primary goals are to participate in the rehabilitating services offered in hopes to regain their strength so that they can quickly return […]

Dementia & Programming – 5 tips to choosing an appropriate activity

Posted on February 18, 2013

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Delivering proper engagement to people with dementia is critical for their quality of life and ability to thrive at any stage of the disease. The challenge lies often in finding something that is meaningful and person centered. Here are five guidelines to successfully choose an appropriate activity for someone with dementia: 1. Assess their skills, life […]