Caregivers frequently have to deal with violent patients. In the elderly, dementia may trigger aggressive behavior. Teaching caregivers how to respond to aggressive resident behavior is critical for staff safety and workers’ compensation risk management in adult residential care facilities. The Link Between Dementia and Aggression The Alzheimer’s Association says nearly 7 million Americans have ...

Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are all examples of unexpected events that may require you to evacuate your building. Evacuations are difficult for any type of business. For adult residential care facilities, they’re especially complicated. Is your facility prepared? Natural Disasters Are Increasing Even if you’ve never had to evacuate your building in the past, ...