Administrative

The concept of death is often more "real" to the elderly, many of whom say they "take each day as it comes."

Administrative

Administrative

The Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has become an attractive alternative to the traditional institutionalized nursing home environment.

Administrative

Administrative

Biological and chemical warfare--also known as germ warfare--is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi with the intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals, or plants as an act of war.

Administrative

Sometimes, deciding whether a long-term care facility should renovate its physical plant becomes a question of necessity rather than one of choice. The senior care industry is a dynamic environment that requires constant attention to market trends, technological advances, and customer desires.

Administrative

Administrative, Leadership

Learn the importance of housekeeping and tips and tricks for improving the facility's cleanliness.

Administrative

Administrative

Learn the importance of housekeeping and tips and tricks for improving the facility's cleanliness.

Administrative

Caregiver

This course provides care professionals with an overview of the most common categories of prescription medications used to treat Alzheimer's disease and its related dementias, including medications that slow down the progression of the disease, help reduce symptoms, and more.

Disease Specific

Caregiver

This course covers the basic components of skin care, including key areas that require observation during each visit, signs and symptoms of skin conditions, prevention and health promotion concepts, and proper techniques for maintaining clean, healthy skin.

Patient Centered Care

Caregiver

This course provides caregivers with a comprehensive definition of biomedical waste, a review of standard precautions, tips for safe handling of sharps and biohazardous spills, and how to deal with biomedical waste in a client's home.

OSHA & Infection Control

Caregiver, Clinician, Leadership

This 2-hour course educates caregivers on adapting their behavior and strategies for dementia care. It emphasizes a positive physical approach, respectful interactions, and the importance of visual and tactile cues for clear communication.

Disease Specific

Caregiver, Clinician, Leadership

Teepa Snow is a highly experienced and accomplished professional in the field of dementia care. With a background in Zoology from Duke University and a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina, she has dedicated over 20 years to clinical appointments with Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Medicine. In 2007, Teepa founded Positive Approach to Care (PAC), a globally recognized dementia care company present in over thirty countries.

Disease Specific

Caregiver, Clinician, Leadership

Teepa Snow is a highly experienced and accomplished professional in the field of dementia care. With a background in Zoology from Duke University and a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina, she has dedicated over 20 years to clinical appointments with Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Medicine.

Disease Specific