Skilled Nursing News
While many older adults believe senior living care, including nursing homes, meets safety, care, and meals well, operators can do a better job of promoting resident independence, privacy and respect to the same degree. According to a report based on a survey conducted by A Place for Mom, older adults expressed the desire to reside in facilities that meet their care needs while preserving choice, routines, and relationships. Read more.
Senior Living Occupancy Tops 90 Percent Amid Persistent Development Gap
McKnight's Senior Living
Overall senior living occupancy (independent living and assisted living) surpassed 90% nationally in the third quarter, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of occupancy gains across the sector, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. Read more.
Putting Patients at the Center of LTC Dementia Care: Trading Barriers for Opportunity
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Person-centered dementia care improves outcomes for patients, but staffing shortages, heavy workloads, communication challenges, and limited training often prevent quality implementation in long-term care settings. Such care can reduce agitation, neuropsychiatric symptoms and depression, improve quality of life, and serve as a sustainable alternative to traditional dementia care, according to a new study. Read more.
The Untapped Role of Rehabilitation in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Provider Magazine
Rehabilitation is often viewed as a department within a skilled nursing facility. But its greatest value may extend far beyond the therapy gym into fall prevention, nursing collaboration, functional decline, discharge readiness, staff education and everyday resident care. Read more.