The 6 Reasons for a Resident Discharge or Transfer
Social services are required to be part of a facility-initiated discharge or transfer (see F-Tag 745) to help ensure resident needs are taken care of…
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10 Tips for Dealing with Manipulative Residents
1. Define clear expectations Many residents cannot cognitively process or remember what we have told them. However, residents who are manipulative DO display an ability…
The Four R’s of Trauma-Informed Care
In the United States, 61 percent of men and 51 percent of women report exposure to at least one lifetime traumatic event. Nursing homes are…
Understanding Pain in the Nursing Home Resident: An essential psychosocial issue
Persistent pain is an unfortunate reality for many nursing home residents. Compared to young to middle-aged adults, older adults are especially vulnerable to the debilitating…
Understanding the Behavior of Residents with Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as “a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.” A common symptom…
Deficiency Scores Reduced Twice As Much With Social Service Staff
A recent Miami University’s Scripps Gerontology Center study shed light on the impact of social service staff in nursing homes. The study found that increasing…
Theft and Loss Regulation Simplified and Direct
Theft is an unfortunate reality in many nursing homes. Nursing home residents are often the target of theft because they have difficulty detecting and reporting…
Is It Ethical to Lie to Residents with Dementia?
Residents with dementia can suffer from memory loss which makes navigating daily activities difficult. When providing care to a resident with dementia, is it ethical…
Understanding Why Difficult Behaviors Occur: Problem-Solving Strategies
Downloadable Version There are a number of behavior problems that sometimes accompany Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. These behaviors may include resistance, wandering, agitation, incontinence,…
The Seven R’s of Behavior Management
Downloadable Version Reassess: Is there a physical problem, UTI, constipation, pain, etc.? Reconsider: Is the behavior truly a problem to the resident or just to…