It makes sense to check out the décor before sending a loved one to a long term care (LTC) facility. Maybe even try the food in the cafeteria, check the comfort level provided in the beds, observe the cleanliness of the bathrooms, and determine whether the lighting is appropriate. Yet the most important aspect of LTC does not come from the outward appearances but from the caregivers.
Introducing Contributing Writer Debra Fox
December 30, 2008 By 3 Comments
One of the more frequently asked questions I receive from families involves training of assisted living community staff. What are the training requirements? How to do communities train their staff? What tools are used? What expectations should families have regarding training?
I’d like to introduce an addition to our group of contributing writers — a true expert in the field of elder care and assisted living training.
Welcome, Debra Fox!
Debra is the founder and CEO of Fox Learning Systems, a company dedicated to changing the culture of elder care through e-learning that uses engaging, documentary-style video to connect with both caregivers and consumers. Debra founded the company in 1997 after personally observing the overwhelming challenges providers face in training and retaining staff to care for vulnerable older adults.
