Category: Assisted Living
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Handling Caregiver Burnout
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What is caregiver burnout The Cleveland Clinic defines caregiver burnout as “a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion.” This could include any number of negative emotions and behaviors. Some examples include fatigue, stress, anxiety, and changes in behavior. These feelings can build upon each other, which may cause negative feelings to worsen. The Cleveland…
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A New Healthcare Paradigm Reshapes Senior Living
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As industries develop recovery plans in the wake of COVID-19, they are informed by the lessons learned in the past year and half. The balance has especially shifted for owners and operators in the assisted living industry. They have been used to walking the line between healthcare and hospitality, but COVID-19 is refocusing them on…
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Assisted Living Summer Camp
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As things returned to more normal, Evergreen Place Assisted Living in Champaign, Illinois, brought back their summer camp for residents, an annual event, designed for residents and staff to grow closer and be “kids at heart” together. This year’s theme is “Break Out of the Outbreak,” and every day started with a mock “press release,”…
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Growing Optimism Around Vaccine
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If you’ve been wondering about the impact of the coronavirus vaccine and the incidence of cases at nursing homes, you’ll be glad to know the latest news is positive. According to a recent article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the first nursing home inoculations in Wisconsin took place December 28, and in that week, Wisconsin homes…
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Holiday Ideas for Assisted Living
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Holiday spirit is about what’s in your heart, and this year it seems more important than ever. Administrators and staff can create a holiday to celebrate for residents by planning small events that make memories for residents. Below are some ideas. Do one or two or more! Celebrate Gingerbread Decorating Day – Saturday, December 9…
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That’s the Spirit!
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Local Facilities Make Sure Social Distancing Doesn’t Mean Total Isolation Nursing homes have been hard hit with the impact of coronavirus. In Wisconsin, visitors are restricted from visiting residents except for situations of compassionate care. Families and residents miss their regular interactions, and it can be a struggle especially for resident to maintain good spirits.…
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Maintaining Patient Care of the Highest Quality
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WISCONSIN ESTABLISHES NEW GRANT PROGRAM Governor Evers has established a new grant program in order to maintain patient care of the highest quality. The new grant program is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and totals $100 million dollars. The funding will support emergency medical services, home and community-based…
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel
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DEALING WITH DEMENTIA Assisted living facilities have been hard-hit by the coronavirus. Thankfully, Wisconsin is faring better than some states, but families of dementia patients are facing a special kind of heartache. The “no visit rule” is crushing for families and facilities that in a more normal time would be encouraging family visits. A dementia…
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Governor Ever’s Task Force on Caregiving
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CAREGIVER CRISIS In early 2019 Governor Evers signed an Executive Order that established a Task Force on Caregiving. The order responds to a looming caregiver crisis in Wisconsin. The number of seniors who need care is skyrocketing, outpacing the pool of caregivers available to help them. Additionally, caregivers earn low wages and get little recognition,…
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Changing Trends
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THE AGE OF ASSISTED LIVING Today’s boomers face a range of choices when it comes to getting assisted living care for their parents or loved ones. It can be a daunting decision with many factors to consider. How do boomers choose? What are the factors and changing trends to consider? Retirement Living recently completed a study…