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You know the opinions and culture in your own workplace, but have you ever wondered what employees in other long term care facilities are saying about their workplaces? The 2011 Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2011 User Comparative Database Report sheds some light on things.  While it’s not representative of the entire scope […]

You know the opinions and culture in your own workplace, but have you ever wondered what employees in other long term care facilities are saying about their workplaces? The 2011 Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2011 User Comparative Database Report sheds some light on things.  While it’s not representative of the entire scope […]

Everyone knows it’s a good idea to make exercise a part of your daily routine, but finding the time or energy can be tough. Here’s some great motivation, if you need it: a new study indicates that getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s […]

Everyone knows it’s a good idea to make exercise a part of your daily routine, but finding the time or energy can be tough. Here’s some great motivation, if you need it: a new study indicates that getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s […]

Every day we’re bombarded with numbers and statistics about the world’s population, but it can be hard to make sense of it all. This short video boils it down to an easy to understand summary by showing how things would look if the world were made up of 100 people in a village. I found […]

Now that the holiday season is behind us, many people have turned their thoughts to New Year’s resolutions. The new year is a great time to take stock of things and set yourself on the right path to achieve your goals over the next 12 months. What about the residents in your care? The best […]

Now that the holiday season is behind us, many people have turned their thoughts to New Year’s resolutions. The new year is a great time to take stock of things and set yourself on the right path to achieve your goals over the next 12 months. What about the residents in your care? The best […]

As the new year begins, we here at We Care Online want to take a moment to thank everyone who has been a part of our online and in-office family for the past year. We have seen a lot of changes, and have grown quite a bit, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has been […]

As the new year begins, we here at We Care Online want to take a moment to thank everyone who has been a part of our online and in-office family for the past year. We have seen a lot of changes, and have grown quite a bit, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has been […]

As caregivers and assisted living specialists, we see the challenges of dementia and other age-related issues on a daily basis. In many cases, we don’t even get to know individuals until their dementia has progressed to a point where they can no longer live independently. That’s why this essay, Joining The Dementia Network, And Finding […]

As caregivers and assisted living specialists, we see the challenges of dementia and other age-related issues on a daily basis. In many cases, we don’t even get to know individuals until their dementia has progressed to a point where they can no longer live independently. That’s why this essay, Joining The Dementia Network, And Finding […]

In the rush to the holidays, it’s easy to forget how important the little things can be. This lovely short film is a reminder of how tiny acts of kindness can equal remarkable change. Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to you from everyone at We Care Online!