Lori Gonzalez, Ph.D. Research Faulty, Claude Pepper Center Florida State University Elder empowerment challenges ageism and the medical model of care that persists, despite culture change efforts, in Long-Term Care (LTC). Empowerment is essential to person-directed care, or “…care that… Read more
Month: July 2018
Starting the Conversation: Bullying, a Reality in the Aging Network
Tim R. Johnston, Director of National Projects, SAGE We all need to be part of community. Whether that community is rooted in our geographic area, certain interests, friendship, or something more formal like a senior center or assisted living community,… Read more
Montessori For Dementia and Aging: An Approach Worth Learning About
Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC/SLP Director, Brush Development Association Montessori International, Certified Educator in Montessori for Dementia and Aging Montessori for Dementia and Aging is a person-centered approach for the diverse communities where elders may reside.1 Based on the work of… Read more
Caring for Those Who Care: Retaining Your Team Through Revolutionizing the Workplace
Jayne Keller Vice-President of Operations, Cappella Living Solutions Full employment—it’s the term economists use to describe a market where virtually everyone who can and wants to work does. For places like Denver where the current unemployment rate is an incredibly… Read more
Never Forget: It’s the Simple Things that Count
Joan Devine Director of Education, Pioneer Network As we face so many challenges — workforce, regulatory compliance, and budgetary demands to name a few, I think that sometimes we need to remind ourselves that often success — as well as… Read more
