Leading off the third season of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by Dr. Tara A. Cortes, Executive Director and a Professor of Geriatric Nursing at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. In this episode, Dr. Cortes assesses the current challenges of assisted living, unlocking the future of person-centered care, and exploring the training needs to transform assisted living communities into personalized havens where residents truly matter.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• A community-based approach for assisted living.
• The unforeseen costs and resulting challenges of assisted living.
• The availability of online resources and courses for nurses to improve care for older adults.
• Efforts to make person-centered care a standard practice across the country.
• The "four M's" of assisted living.

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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by Dan Wilder, Vice President of Operations for Sorenson, Wilder & Associates. During their conversation, Dan discusses his education in law enforcement and how it segued into a career centered around workplace violence prevention, real-world training scenarios, and a unique focus on the safety of residents and staff in assisted living communities.

Highlights of this episode include:

• A focus on the importance of practical training exercises to promote workplace safety and prevent violence.
• Why real-world role-playing scenarios are crucial for staff when it comes to deescalating potentially violent situations.
• Understanding effective communication strategies for senior residents and their family members.
• Preparation for addressing the concerns of family members with empathy.
• Assessing safety in communities utilizing P2T2: People, Programs, Training, and Technology

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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen chat with Dan Bulgarelli, Chief Financial Officer with Positive Approach to Care. Founded by Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care's mission is to enhance relationships and the quality of life of those living with brain change by fostering an inclusive global community.

Key Takeaways

• Focus on the importance of building relationships in dementia care to provide effective support.
• Discussion of understanding the unique needs and experiences of individuals living with dementia.
• The significance of empathy and sensitivity in interacting with dementia patients.
• The value of personal connections in enhancing the quality of care.
• The benefits of experiential learning and practical training in dementia care.

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