New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

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4 Ways Caregivers Can Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

It is the role of caregivers to ensure that the seniors they care for live comfortably. While these caregivers are most likely doing a good job, there are ways to improve their work. These methods will help seniors have a better quality of life and feel more content in their…

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The Keys to Making Access Controls Simple and Flexible Senior Living Communities

Access control is how a facility limits who can open the doors and gates on the premises.  The goal of access controls is to allow the people who are welcome to enter and to keep out those who are not.  If residents are coping with cognitive or memory issues, it…

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Best Window Treatment Options for Senior Living

Window treatment options are an essential part of home decorating while also providing an important function. Window treatments allow us to control the amount of light that comes in, give us privacy, and help create a comfortable and relaxing environment. Whether in nursing homes or home care, learning about some…

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Tips for Improving the Operations of Your Nursing Home

Nursing homes are an essential requirement of the world today. As people age, they need help to do many basic things and need more specialized care, and institutions like nursing homes provide that for them. This care takes the burden off them and their family as well. Unfortunately, nursing homes…

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What Is HIE and How Useful Is It?

Medical providers can securely access and exchange patient medical records through a health information exchange. They are essential since so many medical records are still preserved on paper. Sending and receiving this data may be a time-consuming and error-prone operation, especially when done over the phone, fax, or mail. Americans…

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Top Ways a Nursing Career Is Rewarding

Nurses are individuals that care a great deal about other people and have a strong desire to help them and make a difference in their life. Nurses are kind, organized, emotionally stable, and empathetic. Nursing is a hard career; one that is physically and mentally demanding, but it comes with…

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How to Start a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

During the past few decades, the demand for elderly care facilities has been constantly on the rise. Society is suffering from having fewer available caregivers in the family circles to take care of the elderly, disabled, or people in need of assistance conducting daily life activities. Starting a business in…

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Should You Become a Registered Nurse?

Are you thinking about becoming a registered nurse (RN)? If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a career that offers plenty of opportunities, this could be the perfect job for you. Still not sure if nursing is right for you? Let’s take a closer look at what this…

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How To Reduce Waste in Nursing Homes

One of the most significant challenges for any healthcare administrator is creating a plan for dealing with the waste that’s generated in their facility. This task is crucial in nursing homes and assisted living communities because patients live in the same place they receive their care. Fortunately, there are several…

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Ways to Enhance Staff Communication in a Nursing Home

The residents of your nursing home deserve the best care available to them from staff and administration who care about their health. If a long-term care facility lacks communication skills among its staff and administration, it can lead to chaos and frustration among everyone involved—other staff members, residents, and family…

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