Tag: culture

Ahead of its Time: Action Pact’s PersonFirst® Methods Bolstered by U.K. Study

Published on by Megan HannanLeave a comment

A study(1) in 69 care homes in the United Kingdom affirms principles that Action Pact’s PersonFirst® train-the-trainer program has advanced for 20 years – that person-centered care with meaningful social interaction as simple as daily chats can improve quality of life for people living with dementia and enhance their relationships with caregivers.

Published Feb. 6, 2018 in PLOS Medicine, the study found improvements in agitation, pain, and neuropsychiatric symptoms(2) along with a nearly 20 percent increase in positive care interactions with staff. Continue reading “Ahead of its Time: Action Pact’s PersonFirst® Methods Bolstered by U.K. Study” →

Four Ways to Build the Culture You Want to See in Your Senior Community

Published on by Coletta HummelLeave a comment

I had a conversation with a leadership team recently that was incredibly frustrated by the initiative being taken by aides in the building. The complaint was that they were sitting around at the nurse’s station when they weren’t busy with cares. Leadership wanted them to be engaging with residents. But in most traditional nursing homes, this is not what CNA’s understand as their job. To get to this place we have to create a culture where engaging with residents is everyone’s job. Continue reading “Four Ways to Build the Culture You Want to See in Your Senior Community” →

If You’re Considering Creating Households, Let Go of Preconceptions

Published on by Martin DickmannLeave a comment

People often have more doubt than hope when they call Action Pact Development.  They presuppose what kind of project they can afford based on misinformation and myth. Continue reading “If You’re Considering Creating Households, Let Go of Preconceptions” →