External Resources: Pain Assessment
Recognizing and managing pain in individuals with dementia can be challenging, as they may have difficulty expressing their discomfort. Caregivers need the right tools to assess pain effectively and ensure proper care. This page [...]
US Senate Holds Hearing on Assisted Living
LTCCC testimony calls for national standards promoting quality, safety, and integrity in assisted living January 26, 2024 – Yesterday, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding [...]
Articles and Reports on Assisted Living
More and more seniors and their families are turning to assisted living as an alternative to nursing homes when they need residential care and monitoring. Unfortunately, despite this growing need, and the billions of [...]
US Senate Holds Hearing on Assisted Living
LTCCC testimony calls for national standards promoting quality, safety, and integrity in assisted living January 26, 2024 – Yesterday, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding [...]
Webinar: Assisted Living: Identifying Policy to Promote Quality Assurance, Safety, and Quality of Life
https://youtu.be/sC7NXQ5cY7w Presenter: Paula Carder, Ph.D. Dr. Carder is a professor with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and director of the Institute of Aging at Portland State University. Dr. Carder's research explores [...]