This week, we spotlight transformative approaches in dementia care and risk management within long-term care settings. From AI companions enhancing resident engagement to updated tools for assessing frailty and implementing trauma-informed practices, these developments aim to elevate care quality and operational efficiency.​

Enhancing Opioid Overdose Preparedness and Response: Training and Resources for Nursing Facility Staff
A case study highlighting how one veteran-focused community improved opioid overdose response through staff training and access to naloxone.

Expanding Care Capacity for Prospective Residents Receiving Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder
Guidance for senior living communities on how to support residents undergoing methadone treatment, including best practices and staff readiness.

Bed Leasing the Answer to Empty Spots for More Nursing Homes
Explores how leasing unused beds to hospitals is helping communities improve revenue and resource utilization.

Most US Nursing Homes Have a Culture of Safety, Despite Ongoing Staffing Concerns: Survey
New research shows that even amid staffing shortages, many communities maintain a strong commitment to resident-centered safety practices.

Hope and Healthy Behaviors in Older Adults
A report from the Mather Institute highlighting how hope influences healthy behavior in older adults and how communities can nurture it.

Home Health Patients, Caregivers Lack Understanding of Palliative Care, Researchers Find
Study reveals a major gap in understanding around palliative care among patients and caregivers, calling for better education and outreach.

National Dementia Workforce Study Surveys Underway
A new national survey effort aims to identify workforce needs and improve dementia care by gathering input from administrators and frontline staff.

These advancements reflect a commitment to improving dementia care and risk management in long-term care settings. Staying informed and adopting these innovations are crucial steps toward delivering exceptional, person-centered care.