Ep 21: Challenges at long term care facilities & proven solutions

In my interview, Long-term Care Executive Richard Mollot explores dignity in nursing homes and assisted living communities, quality of care, staffing challenges, and much more as listed below:

· Resident care and best practical care

· Educating family caregivers

· Family councils and support committees

· Dementia advocacy toolkit

· Staffing shortages

· Elders’ psycho-social needs

· Health risks with antipsychotic drugs

· Non-pharmacological interventions

· Enforcement regulations

· Developing an elder care plan

· Type of staffing to assess and improve elders in residential facilities

· Differences in nursing homes, assisted living and rehab facilities

· The importance of communication when dealing with dementia