Pressure Sores Don’t Have to Happen — If Your Staff Catches Them Early
A pressure sore that starts as a small patch of reddened skin can, if left unnoticed, turn into a serious wound that’s painful for the resident and costly to treat. The good news: most pressure injuries are preventable with consistent daily practices. Direct Care Training’s Group Living Course 1119: Wound Prevention & Management gives residential […]
RSV Isn’t Just a Childrens’ Illness — Your Residents Are at Risk Too
RSV tends to get talked about as a childhood illness, but for older adults and residents with underlying respiratory or immune conditions, it can turn serious fast — and care staff are often the first to notice the warning signs. Direct Care Training’s Group Living Course 1258: Supporting Clients with RSV in Care Settings (6 […]
Medicaid Waivers Open Doors — If You Know How to Navigate Them
Families, case managers, guardians, and advocates all run into the same wall: Medicaid waiver programs can unlock life-changing home and community-based services, but eligibility rules, application steps, and covered services vary widely by state. Without the right guidance, vulnerable individuals — including those with Alzheimer’s — can miss out on support they qualify for. DCTRC’s […]
Why “Emotional Intelligence” Belongs in Every Caregiver’s Toolkit
Direct care work asks staff to manage more than tasks — it asks them to manage emotions, both their own and the resident’s, often in the same difficult moment. A caregiver who stays grounded while a resident lashes out, or reads frustration before it escalates, prevents crises a purely clinical skill set can’t. That’s the […]
When Seconds Count, Do Your Staff Know What a Resident Already Decided?…
When a resident has a medical emergency, direct care staff are often the first to respond and call for help — which means they’re also often the first who need to know whether an Advance Directive is already in place. Missing or misunderstanding one of these documents can mean a resident’s own wishes about their […]