Operating An Assisted Living Facility: What To Look For In Software

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When you need new assisted living software for your facility, you want to make sure you have access to the best software on the market. The right software will make it easier to input patient and client information, manage financial information, and keep privacy and organization at a high point. Whether you are currently using a system you've outgrown or you have been tracking your patient information, financials, and medical information by hand, you should consider getting assisted living care software.

5 March 2021

4 Types Of Skilled Nursing Care

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Skilled nursing facilities cater to people who need an enhanced level of care. Many of the staff members in a skilled nursing facility are registered nurses and doctors. Unlike traditional nursing homes, which may house people who are largely independent, the patients in skilled nursing facilities require an exceptional level of care. Skilled nursing facilities house many temporary residents. Some people only require skilled nursing care for a limited amount of time while recovering from a medical procedure, illness, or injury.

4 November 2020

What Can You Expect At An Assisted Facility?

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Assisted living facilities are communities made up of older people. These facilities are managed by caring staff members who strive to provide a positive experience for residents. If you're thinking of moving into an assisted living facility, you should get to know more about this style of living. Here are a few things you can expect from an assisted living facility. 1. Privacy Some people are hesitant to move into an assisted living facility because they don't want to give up their privacy.

10 September 2020

Is Your Loved One's Assisted Living Community In Isolation? How To Communicate And Connect

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What is the best way for seniors in assisted living to communicate with their family members? Whether the senior care center currently restricts visitors or you live too far away to visit regularly, take a look at what you need to know about elderly care and family communication. Why Is Communication Important? Social isolation can have a serious impact on the senior's psychological state and other aspects of their life and health.

13 July 2020

5 Benefits Of An Assisted Living Community

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As seniors age, they begin to have new needs. There may come a time where it no longer makes sense for them to live at home completely at home. While there are more traditional care facilities available, like nursing homes, not all seniors have advanced care needs. Instead, an assisted living community can offer a safe and stable environment for your loved one to live. These communities offer so many benefits and can make daily life a lot more fun.

3 December 2019

3 Signs It's Time For An Alzheimer's Care Facility

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The diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be devastating due to its incurable and progressive nature. Once the diagnosis is made, this does not mean your loved one must abruptly leave their home. But as symptoms progress, there may be signs your loved one needs an Alzheimer's care facility. Wandering One of the biggest concerns with Alzheimer's is that people with the disease may wander away from home. This can present substantial risks of not only becoming lost or meeting up with a dangerous person, but depending on the weather, there may be the risk of temperature-related illness or death.

20 September 2019

Fell Down And Hurt Your Back? How Orthopedic Rehab Can Help You

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If you fell down and hurt your back, you know how painful this can be. Once the doctor determines nothing is broken, they will suggest that you do orthopedic rehab. This type of rehab helps with problems with the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, tendons, cartilage, joints, ligaments, and bones.  Below is information on how orthopedic rehab can help you so you will understand this before your first appointment. Heat and Ice

25 June 2019

4 Tips To Reduce Heat-Related Health Events In Senior Citizens

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You may be surprised to learn that more deaths are caused by heat waves than all other weather events combined in the United States. The population most at risk from a heat-related event is senior citizens aged 65 years and older, with the majority of emergency room visits and fatalities occurring in this age group. As global weather patterns change, studies show that the amount and duration of heat spells is also increasing.

15 May 2019

3 Choices You'll Need To Make When Choosing An In-Home Stair Lift

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If you're like many people, you have a sentimental attachment to your home. Your home is where you've made many happy memories over the years, and you don't want to move out. Unfortunately, as you get older, mobility can become a concern. If you live in a house with stairs that you're having difficulty climbing, don't worry. An in-home stair lift can give you the assistance you need to get safely and comfortably up the stairs.

9 December 2018

Why Your Senior Family Member Needs To Start Walking More

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Assisted living services can help seniors thrive and get through their day-to-day lives. Activities that were previously very difficult, such as doing laundry and cooking meals, can be handled by a professional. However, that doesn't mean that you want your senior family member to be sitting around all the time. Walking can help prevent frailty in seniors. The Dangers of Sitting Your senior might reduce his or her physical activities to avoid the risk of falling and suffering an injury.

22 October 2018