From the National Long Term Care Ombudsmen Resource Center: May 3, 2011 We are pleased to announce Residents’ Rights Week has been expanded to Residents’
If you’re like me, you’re constantly online Googling different ideas to make your job more fun and interesting. Here are a few good links with
Older adults who spend time gardening are more likely to eat healthier foods, and report better quality of life and higher energy levels than other
So, you’re brand new and a little nervous? Thats ok and natural. Being a CNA is a rewarding career, but there are LOTS to learn
So, you’re brand new and a little nervous? Thats ok and natural. Being a CNA is a rewarding career, but there are LOTS to learn
This week, we continue our look at career options for students of our classes, we’re taking a closer look at the Social Service Designee class
This is the first of an ongoing series that explores the career options for students of our classes. To begin, we’ll take a closer look
There are many factors that can cause depression. Moving from an independent setting to managed care is a big step, and despite the best efforts
As we move into the holiday season, and the days grow shorter and grayer, many residents may find themselves feeling a bit down an lonely.
Americans are living longer than any previous generation and the need for long-term and nursing care is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the
Americans are living longer than any previous generation and the need for long-term and nursing care is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the
Work in a long term care facility is filled with hundreds of little stresses, but every now and then one comes along that throws you
In my last post, I gave an overview of whether or not online learning is for you. Now I’d like to focus on what it
Are Online Courses For You? Online classes are often described as fast, convenient, and affordable—and for many adult learners, they are. But they are not
You don’t have to work in long term care for long before you encounter a difficult person. Sometimes it’s a resident, other times a coworker,
