Promoting Patient Engagement in Rehab Therapy: Strategies That Work Promoting patient engagement in rehab therapy can result in better outcomes, great patient satisfaction, and more. Learn strategies for improving now. Learn More
Lessons Learned for Dementia Care During COVID-19 Pay attention to the individual behaviors and needs of people living with dementia to keep them safe from the coronavirus disease and provide choices to them during their care. Learn More
Adding Telehealth Services: Tips for Getting Started Many behavioral health organizations have had to switch to telehealth – here are 6 tips to get you started. Learn More
5 Best Practices in Telehealth for Behavioral Health The coronavirus crisis means behavioral and mental healthcare professionals must provide care from a safe distance. Telehealth and telepsychiatry can help you do this. Here are five best practices you need to know. Learn More
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of communities and families working together to, …. Learn More
Rural Healthcare Brings Vitality to Small Communities Rural healthcare does more than bring medical care to patients in sparsely populated areas – healthcare can bring vitality to, …. Learn More
Recruitment and Retention for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Facilities Rural health facilities and community health centers have special needs when it comes to recruiting and retaining health care professionals. Learn more. Learn More
5 Standardized Assessment Tools to Determine Risk of Falls One in three Americans over the age of 65 falls each year, according to the National Council on Aging, which, …. Learn More
The Lure of Alcohol Use During the Holidays Drinking during the holidays can cause a host of problems, including relapse for alcoholics, unsociable conduct, fights, poor decision-making, drunk, …. Learn More
Continuity of Care Improves Outcome, Cuts Costs for Alzheimer’s Patients Established relationships with doctors and other healthcare professionals can improve outcomes and lower medical bills for people with Alzheimer’s disease, …. Learn More
Overall Care and Hospital Admission Rates Improving in Nursing Homes There are currently fewer hospital admissions and readmissions among nursing home residents, according to The Commonwealth Fund’s Scorecard on Local, …. Learn More
What You Need to Know About Readmission Among Seniors Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients returns to the hospital within a month of discharge. Readmission can have devastating effects for these older patients. Learn More
Tools and Strategies for Improving Communication Skills for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Losing the ability to communicate thoughts and emotions is one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s disease,, …. Learn More
How to Hire In-Home Senior Care Help In-home senior care can help an aging family member stay at home but hiring someone can seem like a monumental, …. Learn More
The Senior Care Industry Enjoys Growth, Faces Challenges as the Nation Ages The senior living industry is set to grow wildly over the next 20 years but the industry faces several challenges like chronic diseases and higher expectations for quality care. Learn More
What You Need to Know about MRSA and Senior Care 2 in 100 people in the general public carry MRSA, according to the CDC, but 1 out of 4 nursing home residents harbor the bacteria in some settings. Learn More
What You Need to Know About Elderly Depression Depression is the most common mental health problem among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn More
The Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder The way the many challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present can make it hard to diagnose. Here’s a quick guide for practitioners. Learn More
7 Myths About Applied Behavior Analysis Autism was once a mysterious disorder, plagued by myths and misunderstandings. Some of these myths still persist today. Learn More