ALF Articles
It’s time to go | VA
There are certain circumstances that may require the emergency placement of a resident into a facility that may be a better fit for their needs.
Mental health in our senior population | VA
Often, our senior population faces problems that we cannot see in the form of mental illness. Stressors such as chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of
Measures to protect against falls | VA
If you have been in the senior living sector for any amount of time, then you know how serious a fall can be. When a
Importance of the physical exam | VA
One of the most important elements of admitting a new resident in the initial physical examination by a physician and the assessment your clinical team
Admission criteria for Virginia ALFs | VA
One of the biggest struggles that Assisted Living Facilities have is low census, which often leads to hasty decisions when it comes to who you
Training to care for aggressive residents | VA
Unfortunately, there will be residents in the assisted living facility that may exhibit aggressive behaviors. Many times, they are unable to control these behaviors which