Long-term care is no longer synonymous with "geriatric care." In the past 10 years, adults ages 31 to 64 have been the fastest growing population in nursing homes. In fact, they now make up 14% of the nursing home population. Faced by a variety of issues, these younger residents can provide complicated challenges to facility staff, who are attempting to meet their needs. With the CMS focus on person centered care, it is necessary to recognize this specific population and improve their quality of life during their time in a facility. One way to improve quality of life is to give the younger resident a purpose and a sense of accomplishment through activities...and NOT the activities that have normally have been provided to our elder population. In this session, Cat will discuss the challenges/barriers/needs presented by the younger populations and the strategies/interventions that need to be provided. Additionally, the presenter will be sharing an extensive list of successful activity ideas for this very special population.
