Costs of promoting independence

Article Abstract:

Costs of promoting independence in nursing home residents with dementia are discussed. In various areas related to the elderly in institutional care it has been shown that prompting to get residents to take part in activities of daily living (ADLs) is effective but expensive in terms of staff time and thus money. The ratio of staff members to residents is under continual consideration. ADLs, usually handled by certified nursing assistants (CNAs), are not seen as activities, to which nursing homes try to hurry the residents in many cases. Re-thinking the situation might bring some changes. Knowing what works does not mean putting the knowledge to work.

Editorial, Economic aspects, Nursing homes, Rehabilitation, Nursing home patients

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Improving morning care routines of nursing home residents with dementia

Article Abstract:

Improving morning care routines of nursing home residents who suffer from dementia have been studied relative to behavioral rehabilitation intervention that might improve functions related to morning care activities of daily living (ADLs). The study dealt with 84 residents and their caregivers. With habit training, participants increased participation in ADLs and decreased disruptive behavior. Even severely cognitively impaired and functionally disabled residents can respond.

Rehabilitation research

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There is hope for the future: national survey results reveal that geriatric medicine fellows are well-educated in end-of-life care

Article Abstract:

A study on the benefits of training geriatricians on the end-of-life care and geriatric medication is presented.

Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Management, Training, Terminal care, Company business management, Geriatric pharmacology, Geriatricians

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