On the Latest Episode of LTC Heroes…

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Welcome back to the next installment of our LTC Heroes newsletter! And what a treat I have for you today! As you know, our LTC community is all about sharing industry insights, tips, and highlighting the hardworking professionals of LTC and their organizations. We want to make resident care better, together!?

So I’m really excited to share with you today news about our growing online LTC Heroes Community!?

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How would you like to join a private Facebook group to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded people who genuinely care about our industry? The group is FREE, and it gives you access to all of our latest podcast episodes, in addition to tools to improve staffing, outcomes, branding, and more! You can even schedule a FREE interview with me to highlight your facility and your staff! ??

JOIN OUR GROUP HERE: https://ltcheroes.com/community/

But the goodies don’t stop there! Remember when I spoke about sharing helpful tips? Well, my team and I have put together over 20+ SOPs and How-Tos based on 500+ hours of interviews with industry leaders such as Teepa Snow, Nate Schema, Dr. Bill Thomas, Carol Silver-Elliott, and many more! With these helpful guides, you can now improve your processes to provide the best possible care your facility can offer. Here are a couple of examples, you’ll find there:

• How to find young CNAs on Linkedin in your area, that are open to work.?
• How to negotiate your next EHR contract and save 5k per building.
• How to target potential residents in other states with Facebook Ads, to increase your census.
• How to improve your SEO strategy to get on the first page of Google.

Now, I know you are interested in learning more about this exclusive group, so don’t hold back! Get all the juicy details here: https://experience.care/blog/ltc-heroes-community/?

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We all know that Dementia is no laughing matter, but what makes things worse is the lack of training and understanding given to caregivers and family members. Hence, they cannot relate or engage with people who have Dementia.?

I recently spoke with the dementia guru, Teepa Snow, who shared her unique training methods and the importance of quality presence, and how engagement can improve dementia symptoms.?

“The problem right now is we don't have time to pull people off the floor for a half-hour training session. We are sending people into care with even less training and less contact with human beings than ever before.” - Teepa Snow.

Featuring in a two-part dementia episode, listen to Teepa’s insightful experience in changing attitudes and caring for people living with dementia: https://ltcheroes.com/dementia-talk-with-a-dementia-guru-teepa-snow/??

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LaShawn Bethia, the Executive Director at the National Centre of Assisted Living, knows only too well the importance of effective communication in nursing. Having started her nursing career at the tender age of eighteen, she fought to gain respect from her elder peers and colleagues.??

“It’s really about the nurse's skill, their ability to assess the residents, and their ability to communicate effectively with physicians. The respect that I gained from physicians, my peers, and the individuals that I worked with, implanted in me that my role is important, that my job is important, and that everyone plays a role.”- LaShawn Bethia

Communication does not come naturally to everyone. It takes perseverance and determination, but it can be done. Watch Bethia’s interview to see how she overcame her challenges with effective communication winning the respect of her peers:? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LjtItLjInA?

Well, that’s all for today, folks! I hope you enjoyed what we have put together. Until next time!

Peter?