Give thanks to volunteers during National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month and it’s a time to reflect upon the many ways that volunteers across America enrich society. Volunteers are a very important part of life in […]
What you can do to protect your residents from C. diff infection
Clostridiodes (formerly Clostridium) difficile, known as C. diff, is a bacterium that causes life-threatening diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. It can be especially dangerous for people 65 and older. […]
Occupational therapy helps people have fuller lives
April is Occupational Therapy Month. For more than 100 years, occupational therapy has been the only profession that helps people across all ages do the things they want and need […]
Latest resource recognizes importance of social workers in long-term care
Every March, the nation recognizes National Professional Social Work Month. This month, The Compliance Store’s latest addition to the Binder Basics series will focus on social services in skilled nursing […]
Medication not the only answer to older adult depression
There are many factors that can lead to mental health problems such as depression at any stage in life. But in addition to these common stressors, elderly people may experience […]
Tuberculosis still a concern for long-term care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of decline of tuberculosis infections in the United States remains too slow to achieve elimination of this disease […]
Colorectal cancer prevention can start at any age
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it is naturally a good time to look at the importance of colon health. Colorectal cancer is a cancer that occurs in […]