Caregiving Articles
Insights and articles on caregiving for facilities that provide non-medical residential care to adults, including small to mid-sized assisted living facilities, personal care homes and adult family homes.
A Conversation with BJ Miller
In September, PCH Mutual celebrated their 20th anniversary with a special event for our members: A live and interactive webinar discussion with palliative care specialist, Dr. BJ Miller. Join PCH’s CEO, Julie Bordo, as she sits down for an engaging conversation about how to approach end of life discussions and how to plan for the inevitable.
Read ArticleA Global Perspective on Elder Care: Understanding Filipino Caregiving Culture
In our latest elder care blog, we spotlight Josie Golla, a Filipino-American caregiver and former adult family home owner, who shares how Filipino caregiving values shape her approach to elder care. Discover how these cultural traditions influence the caregiving industry and why Filipino caregivers are recognized worldwide for their dedication.
Read ArticleSigns a Resident Needs a Higher Level of Care
Determining when a resident needs a higher level of care is crucial for both their well-being and your facility’s compliance. Use best practices for admission assessments, guidelines for relocating residents, and remember the importance of staying within your facility’s care capabilities.
Read ArticleMental Health Awareness: Understanding and Identifying Resident Needs
Getting older adults the help they need when treating mental health conditions can alleviate pain and suffering, reducing the risk of comorbidities.
Read ArticleWriting Y(our) Story: A Note on Empathy and Listening
The stresses and strains of caring often leave us ‘tuning out’ of often-heard stories, when these stories, in fact, represent the jewels of our residents’ lives. It’s important to think about how we can guide residents to tell their stories, whether through a cherished object, song, dance, or question.
Read ArticleCreating a Culture of Safety: Empowering Staff and Residents
Safety is a primary concern for providers in assisted living facilities and personal care homes. Creating a culture of safety not only fulfills regulatory obligations but also ensures the well-being of residents.
Read ArticleSpecialized Diets for Senior Care
It is important to understand the types of diets recommended for your residents’ health conditions and dietary needs but can be difficult to know which foods should be included and avoided in specialized diets. Take steps to educate yourself and your staff on specialized diets.
Read ArticleManaging Light Exposure to Improve Wellness in Long Term Care Facilities
Creating a practice for optimal light exposure throughout the day is the single most important
way to improve sleep and mood, which benefit a slew of other health indicators.
Making Conversation: The Age-old Art of Asking Interesting Questions
Engaging with seniors through meaningful conversation is an important part of their socialization and has been shown to be particularly important for their well-being.
Read ArticlePrioritizing Caregiver Well-Being: Strategies for Staff Retention
In today’s labor market, supporting team well-being is an essential part of any organization’s staff retention strategy.
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