We’ve always believed that the best way to build a brilliant product is by listening to our clients and acting on your feedback. This month, we have added a number of key features and improvements to StoriiCare. Summary of Updates Care Planning Updates MAR Chart Printing Calendar Updates New Calendar Exporting New Overview Fields Group…
NADSA National Conference 2020
Join us this fall! Adult Day Care staff will love the National Adult Day Services Association’s annual conference (NADSA). This is the largest gathering of Adult Day Service (ADS) leadership and decision-makers in the country. There is no better opportunity to network, share, learn, and celebrate as an ADS community. NADSA Conference 2020: Serving Seniors,…
Unique Black History Month Activity Ideas
While Black History is American History, each February we have the opportunity to be intentional in observing and reflecting upon the contributions African Americans have made to our country. The following are some unique ways that senior care providers can celebrate Black History Month in February and beyond. Take a look at these Black History…
Six Strategies for Combatting Social Isolation in the Elderly
Social isolation is something that communities across the world are attempting to combat through senior programming and resources. As people age, their loved ones pass away and health conditions arise that can lead to various social and physical barriers. While this is a natural part of ageing, it often leaves older adults lacking social support…
4 Things To Think About When Choosing An Adult Day Care
Adult Day Care services are gaining popularity. Why? Well, according to researchers, by 2029, 7.8 million Americans over 75 and up won’t be able to afford residential, skilled care. However, they will make too much to qualify for Medicaid. The estimated cost of assisted living and medical needs at this time would be $62,000 per…
Brain Health & Diet: Foods That Fight Off Dementia
Everyone knows the proverbial saying, ‘you are what you eat’. These days, there is a lot of emphasis on eating your way to a slimmer physique, lower cholesterol level, and a smaller environmental impact. But let’s talk about diet and brain health. How does the food you consume impact your brain health? The brain may…
KLOEs 101: Meeting CQC Guidelines
What are KLOEs? Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE) are segmented into 5 focus areas, as each care community is expected to be: Safe – Are service users, staff and visitors are protected from abuse and avoidable harm? Effective – Does the care, treatment, and support of people achieve good outcomes? Does the community promote a…
StoriiCare Product Update #14 – January 2020
We’ve always believed that the best way to build a brilliant product is by listening to our clients and acting on your feedback. This month, we have added a number of key features and improvements to StoriiCare. Summary of Updates New terminology: ‘Log Activity’ is now ‘Take Attendance’ across the platform Search bar added for…
Alexa for Seniors: A Dementia-Friendly Tool
Households across the world have been adopting Amazon’s Echo (aka Alexa) into their homes. However, Alexa has proved herself useful enough that this trend is extending beyond the single household. Since the Amazon Echo became HIPAA-compliant earlier this year, using Alexa for seniors has become more popular in elderly care communities. This is arguably a…
See you at the 2019 Digital Care Conference!
Technology in social care is a rapidly growing field of exciting innovation. Critical discussion and research are needed to ensure successful and sustainable integration of technology in health and social care. This year’s Digital Care Conference, held on December 12, will explore development and ethics in social care technology and aim to facilitate discussion around…