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Interpreting and Responding to Refusal of Care

By Tangram Insurance Services
November 26, 2024

A male resident at an assisted living facility had earned a reputation for being cantankerous and independent. He was diagnosed with dementia and suffered worsening cognition. After a fall, he was hospitalized before being discharged back to the facility. The staff tried to assist him with transfers and showers, but he was hostile toward the ...

Fall Prevention at Assisted Living Facilities

By Tangram Insurance Services
November 12, 2024

Many older adults are afraid of losing their independence. Being able to move around is a critical element of independence. Plus, it promotes good physical and mental health. However, older adults may suffer from declining mobility that puts them at risk of falling. Fall prevention at assisted living facilities therefore requires a balance between assessing ...

Should You Allow Residents to Bring Pets? Key Liability Considerations

By Tangram Insurance Services
October 24, 2024

For many people, pets are family. Having to give up a pet therefore makes the transition to an assisted living care facility painful and lonely. Many residents may wish to bring pets with them, which provides numerous mental and physical health benefits – but there are also liability issues to consider before you allow pets ...

Shocking Elopement Statistics: How to Keep Wandering Residents Safe

By Tangram Insurance Services
October 15, 2024

If you operate a residential care facility and your residents include seniors, elopement is a concern. This article shares several shocking statistics that you can use to educate your team about your facility’s elopement exposures, so you can all work together, taking important steps to keep wandering residents safe. Senior Elopement Statistics Dementia is prevalent ...

6 Creative Ideas to Help You Care for Your Caregivers

By Tangram Insurance Services
September 11, 2024

Supporting your caregivers isn’t just an effective way to take care of them – it also makes business sense, as it may promote improved resident experiences. According to research published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, nurse burnout negatively impacts patient care. Although the research focused on nurses, similar effects are likely in other ...

Recognizing Signs of UTI in the Elderly

By Tangram Insurance Services
August 13, 2024

Could an overlooked infection put your residents in danger? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue that many people are familiar with. However, even experienced and highly trained staff members may overlook the signs of UTI in the elderly, which can differ from the signs normally experienced by younger individuals. Undiagnosed UTIs can ...

How Bedsores Are Missed, and What Senior Care Facilities Can Do

By Tangram Insurance Services
July 30, 2024

How can something as serious and life-threatening as bedsores be overlooked by trained professionals? Well, as it turns out, it’s pretty easy. By understanding how bed sores get overlooked, senior care facilities can take steps to protect the residents while also reducing their liability exposures. Bedsores Are a Serious Threat Bedsores, also called pressure sores ...

How Does Loss of Business Income Insurance Work for Assisted Living Facilities?

By Tangram Insurance Services
July 24, 2024

If your facility is damaged in a storm, fire, or other disaster, the property damage may be the least of your concerns. Your residents will need somewhere safe to stay, and if you can’t provide it, your revenue could take a major hit. Business income insurance for assisted living facilities provides coverage that helps assisted ...

Should You Let Senior Residents Spend Time Outside?

By Tangram Insurance Services
June 25, 2024

If you’ve ever been cooped up inside for a prolonged period of time, you can understand for the first time that getting some fresh air and sunshine can be good for your physical and mental health. Healthline says that spending time outdoors can result in better sleep, fewer depression symptoms, mental restoration, and increased motivation ...

Five Ways Technology Is Improving Senior Care

By Tangram Insurance Services
June 11, 2024

New tech is improving senior care – and it couldn’t come at a better time. The senior population is growing and it is becoming more difficult to find qualified staff at senior care facilities. By using tech tools in addition to human caregiving, facilities may be able to improve senior safety and well-being. #1: Prescription ...