This session was live September 22, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Content When you have experienced insurmountable challenges – how do you overcome? My son, Shane, is a true example. He has taught me the true meaning of resiliency. After being …
Session Description This session was live Aug. 7, 2020, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion are now available. Content This training will discuss why older Americans are thinking about taking their life while in long-term care settings. We will review the warning signs of suicide. …
Lethal Plans: When Older Adults Turn to Suicide in Long-Term Care Read More »
This session was live Aug. 14, 2020, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Session Information Content This presentation will engage volunteer managers in discussion around the empowerment of volunteers in their hospice. We all know of the five percent requirement which mandates …
Content The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has termed traumatic brain injury (TBI) the “silent epidemic.” Within this silent epidemic, there is a seemingly silent population; older adults with TBI. Finding age-appropriate care for the elderly patients with TBI is sparse. This presentation will begin the conversation about the importance of recognizing and …
Brain Injury: The Invisible Injury in the Aging Population Read More »
Session Description This session was live July 17, 2020. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Content The COVID-19 crisis has brought on additional challenges for marketing your facility and services. Social media and media coverage play a major role in how assisted living and nursing facilities are …
Marketing and Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Panel Discussion Read More »
This session was live Sept. 29, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Session Description Content With the implementation of the Requirements of Participation, it’s more important than ever to provide quality activities based upon person-centered preferences. Activities cannot be designed as ‘one-size-fits-all’ or a ‘program.’ They must …
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (4 of 6) – Providing Activity-Focused Care Read More »
This session was live Oct. 12, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Content Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation went into effect Nov. 28, 2019. Surveyors will be asking us, the activity professional, how we are meeting the needs and ensuring quality of life for individuals …
This session was live Aug. 21, 2020, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the session, evaluation, and certificate of completion is now available. Session Description Content Bullying in older adult care settings across the nation has become a concern for all caregivers. It is more common than we may expect and even …
This session was live July 30, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT. A recording of the sessions will be available for purchase until June 1, 2021. Session Information Content Substance abuse, particularly of alcohol and prescription drugs, among baby boomers is one of the fastest growing health issues facing our country. Some seek treatment …
This session was live June, 23, 2020. Recording available for purchase until June 1, 2021. Session Information Content Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has revised the surveyor guidance for Treatment and Services for a Resident with Dementia/Unnecessary Drugs. The updated guidance provides more detailed information about dementia practices; the involvement of residents, families, and …
