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Guiding Change: May 2008
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Friday, May 30, 2008. Casual Conversation Creates a Culinary Delight. Dietary Manager Agnes Puricelli’s office is located right next door to the beauty parlor in the nursing home in which she works. One day she overheard some elders in the beauty parlor discussing some of their favorite recipes. This sparked an idea, and Agnes approached the therapist and suggested that they put together an impromptu shopping trip so that the women could make a meal of their choice. Momentum , Volume I Issue IV. Long ter...
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Guiding Change: March 2008
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Thursday, March 27, 2008. Team Presents for OKAHSA in May. Focus of Day-Long Conference will be Person-Centered Care. OK –The Oklahoma Association of Homes and Services for the Aging ( OKAHSA. Recently chose the Institute for Caregiver Education to be their sole provider of Person-Centered Care Education for their Annual Spring Conference on May 8. The Institute team will facilitate four sessions including: An Introduction to Person-Centered Care; The First Year of Implementation; Retention. Making the B...
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Guiding Change: April 2008
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Monday, April 28, 2008. Culture Change—It’s about Relationships. A couple of months ago a colleague sent an email asking the team what “relationship” meant to us. I spend considerable time educating on the importance of relationships, so, I was surprised when I hesitated before shooting back a quick and easy explanation. I really gave thought to her question. What does it mean to have a true relationship? What are the basic needs of a relationship? What clicks between people who are close? I believe we r...
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Guiding Change: December 2008
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Monday, December 15, 2008. Touring Guidelines for Person-Centered Care Homes. A tour is a wonderful way to give a potential consumer an “inside look” at your home. If you have the added benefit of working for an organization that practices Person-Centered Care, you may find yourself in the happy situation where the community sells itself. One of the first questions to answer is, “Who is responsible for giving tours? Possess a clear speaking voice. Exhibit a friendly and caring attitude. Know when to redi...
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Guiding Change: A Change Is In the Air--Are You Ready?
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Monday, May 18, 2009. A Change Is In the Air- Are You Ready? I have great news for those who have been guarded in their efforts to bring culture change or person centered care to their fundamental business philosophy. Have you sent letters to family members and residents letting them know that your home is open to visitors 24 hours a day? Have you provided education for your team about unrestricted visiting hours? Have you interviewed your residents to determine their life-long routines? Learn more about...
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Guiding Change: August 2008
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Orlando VA Celebrates Their Successes. They work at the process and have a focus on that rather than the cosmetic, for their culture change. What their chief nurse was eloquent in pointing out was that the cosmetic doesn’t sustain, unless the mindset is there…. Do they have issues? Well, heck yes. Are they human? Well, yeah – that’s why there are issues – proof that indeed where there are human beings there are issues! The ripple effect – open the door to possibilities ...
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Guiding Change: Making a Choice to Enhance Life!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Making a Choice to Enhance Life! Choosing a Nursing Community for Your Loved One. Nursing communities of the past were often thought of by the public as cold, sterile, and unfriendly places. This is because, in many ways, nursing organizations were operated much like hospitals focused on medical diagnosis and treatment of injury or illness. The Institute for Caregiver Education’s mission is to foster the highest Quality of Life for elders and caregivers through cultural...
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Guiding Change: Assisted Living Conference
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Monday, September 1, 2008. The Institute for Caregiver Education will be providing an exciting 2 1/2 days of education and networking at the APCA 2008 Fall Conference. This year it will be held at the Ramada Inn in State College, PA. Marketing, Dynamic Living and Dementia, Community Life, and Enhanced Dining will be some of focus for topics. Please visit www.apcaofpa.org for further information. The Institute for Caregiver Education. Learn more about Culture Change on our website! What is the Institute?
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Guiding Change: November 2008
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Making a Choice to Enhance Life! Choosing a Nursing Community for Your Loved One. Nursing communities of the past were often thought of by the public as cold, sterile, and unfriendly places. This is because, in many ways, nursing organizations were operated much like hospitals focused on medical diagnosis and treatment of injury or illness. The Institute for Caregiver Education’s mission is to foster the highest Quality of Life for elders and caregivers through cultural...
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Guiding Change: May 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009. A Change Is In the Air- Are You Ready? I have great news for those who have been guarded in their efforts to bring culture change or person centered care to their fundamental business philosophy. Have you sent letters to family members and residents letting them know that your home is open to visitors 24 hours a day? Have you provided education for your team about unrestricted visiting hours? Have you interviewed your residents to determine their life-long routines? Centers for Medi...