Dementia and LEGO Serious Play for improved engagement
By
Loretta Veney
Sep 12, 2022
I’ve loved LEGO bricks since receiving my first box from my mom when I was just five years old. Many of you have likely played with the bricks with your own kids or grandkids at least once in your lives....
Getting comfortable with discomfort
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 05, 2019
Our comfort zone is that space where our thoughts, behaviors and actions fit a secure pattern that makes us feel safe and keeps things minimally stressful.
Guided by our North Star: Re-starting a company
By
Jack R. Callison, Jr.
Apr 30, 2014
Last year, our company experienced a major transition that allowed us the opportunity to recalibrate. As Assisted Living Concepts, a 32-year pioneer in the assisted living industry, we embraced this opportunity...
8 tips for smart strategies with smart devices
By
John DiMaggio
Sep 11, 2019
The amazing ability to integrate the many current technologies and devices, as well as new ones that will continue to be developed, is called the Internet of Things, or IoT, which creates a distinct combination...
Nurses’ vital role in the work of therapists
By
Kristy Wikum
Jun 17, 2022
I have always had an appreciation for nurses and nursing staff — not only because my sister is a nurse but because of the vast amount of work they do so well, each and every day. With National Nurse’s...
CNAs and National Nursing Home Week: Much to celebrate
By
Lori Porter
May 15, 2014
This week, nearly 1 million certified nursing assistants across the nation have been celebrating National Nursing Home Week as they render their special care services to nearly 1.5 million residents living...
QAPI: Avoiding the cost of non-compliance
By
Bill Lampe
Dec 06, 2013
An initiative that should be top of mind for facilities is the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), an extension of the Affordable Care Act that is focused on improving quality of care...
Cleaning effectively and proving it
By
Matt Morrison
Aug 05, 2021
Virtually all industries and organizations are now extremely focused on protecting the health of building users by implementing hygienic cleaning methods that target high-contact surfaces such as doorknobs,...
Reusable textiles are more eco-friendly
By
Joseph Ricci
Nov 10, 2014
In a recent study, when comparing all the versions of the materials and weights, products made of reusable textiles were found to have the lowest environmental impact throughout the product’s life...
Three steps to achieve authentic resident engagement
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Dec 19, 2019
Since we started Linked Senior, our goal has always been about collaborating with older adults and their care partners so they can find purpose every day. In building our company we quickly understood...