Author: Joe Eaton

The purpose of this program is to identify residents who would benefit from a walking restorative program and/or those residents who are demonstrating a decline in the ability to ambulate. A Walk to Dine program consists of interdisciplinary team members, such as Physical and Occupational Therapists, nursing staff, dietary staff, and activity staff, who are… Continue reading Focus on Walk to Dine Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents who are having difficulties with self-feeding, meal-time positioning impairments that affect oral intake, may dislike their current diet level recommendations, and are at risk for or have lost weight. These residents are at high risk of coughing and choking, present with poor oral intake and poor… Continue reading Focus on Rehab Dining Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents who may require continued skilled care after traditional, restorative therapy has ended. Some residents and some disease processes are so inherently complex and sophisticated that the skills of a clinician are required in order to maximize or maintain the progress made during therapy or to prevent… Continue reading Focus on Maintenance Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents who have or are at risk of dehydration. Inadequate hydration can lead to serious negative consequences such as decreased mobility and balance, changes in cognition, delirium, increased fall risk, fatigue, and increased risk of infections. Resident screening, identification of signs and symptoms, treatment approaches, and hydration… Continue reading Focus on Hydration Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents who may be at risk for re-hospitalization secondary to pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. These residents may benefit from a comprehensive pulmonary program including education, optimization of medical therapy, exercise training, psychosocial support, controlled breathing techniques, and continuing care programs in order to reduce… Continue reading Focus on Pulmonary Health Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents at risk for or with mental health issues. Mental health illness and disease can be extremely disabling and impact an individual’s ability to engage in healthy occupations, engage in work and leisure, and maintain family and social relationships. The purpose is to identify individuals that would… Continue reading Focus on Mental Health Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents with signs and symptoms of poor oral hygiene that may benefit from alternative therapy approaches to assist in the management of good oral hygiene. Daily mouth care removes bacteria and food to help promote comfort, health, and can identify life threatening infections and diseases. An interdisciplinary… Continue reading Focus on Oral Hygiene Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents with vision difficulties and challenges. A loss of vision and/or a change in vision can impact an individual’s quality of life. Vision loss and vision changes can directly impact an individual’s ability to complete basic self-cares and engage in occupations that are meaningful. Vision loss or… Continue reading Focus on Vision Program

The purpose of this program is to identify residents with difficulties resting and sleeping. This can include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and difficulty resting. Sleep and rest are basic activities of daily living that residents participate in on a daily basis. Interrupted sleep and rest take both a physical and mental toll on… Continue reading Focus on Sleep Program

A Communication Sustainability Program is a language-based speech therapy program designed specifically for residents residing in skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living, or independent living facilities. Each program is individualized to the resident based on their speech therapy plan of care. The purpose of a Communication Sustainability Program is to maximize and maintain language,… Continue reading Focus on Communication Program