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We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of older adults through scientific study and providing care partners with methods to honor their preferences.

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Reminder to tune in on Friday and listen to Dr. Katherine Abbott speak on "Implementing the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Intervention in Nursing Home Communities" Thank you @linkedsenior and @OhioPersonCenteredCareCoalition for hosting the webinar! https://t.co/djb9nMXwlT

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Register now for @linkedsenior and @OhioPersonCenteredCareCoalition webinar on "Implementing the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Intervention in Nursing Home Communities" Dr. Katherine Abbott will be the industry expert speaker! https://t.co/51B77FFkLE

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It is our last #TealTuesday of Alzheimer's Awareness month. Thank you for raising awareness, showing support, and helping to fight Alzheimer's disease! Continue to help support programs for families affected by the disease. You can make a difference! #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Preference Based Living team! During the holiday season and beyond, we are grateful for all you do to advance person-centered care. We deeply appreciate your partnership as we work to honor older adults' preferences and enrich their wellbeing.

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AFA uses teal because it has been shown in color psychology studies to be a calming color. This is helpful when designing and decorating spaces and events to be welcoming and comforting to those living with Alzheimer’s. #whyigoteal #tealtuesdays

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QAPI video 2: "Form your Team" assists QAPI teams with developing essential competencies to drive a successful PIP. Check out video 2 here! https://t.co/pAaiCjMAPs

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QAPI video 1 "Identifying your Why" shows you how to use QI tools, such as a PIP charter or SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, and to plan and implement your community’s performance improvement plan. Check out video 1 here! https://t.co/DpCWZn0g12

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We have recently uploaded a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Training Video Series to our website. On the https://t.co/1YoVYauKHZ website, you can find a PIP charter template to use as you work your way through these videos. https://t.co/q2sb8rquyL

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Please check out this graphic and learn more facts about Alzheimer's Disease for Alzheimer's Awareness Month! #tealtuesdays #alzheimersawareness

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It is the beginning of Home Care Aide Week! This week celebrates the important contribution that home care aides make in providing personal care services to home care patients. They play an invaluable role for their patients as caregivers, companions, and friends. #homecareaide

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Be sure to check out President Biden's recent Proclamation On National Family Caregiver's Month and thank those who provide such important care. https://t.co/drhOkG1hTN.

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Light the World in Teal is an annual program held in November as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. People and places around the world “go teal” to raise awareness and show support for the millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s. #lighttheworldinteal #tealtuesdays

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The Preference Based Living team spent the weekend in Indianapolis for this year's GSA meeting! We enjoyed presenting our research findings on PAL card implementation! Check out one of our articles here! #GSA2022 https://t.co/lUmxcs6U79

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This month is National Family Caregivers Month! The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers offers ~150 practical steps to build a system that ensures family caregivers have what they need to maintain their health, well-being, & financial security. https://t.co/pKIdcvGOEC

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Our Preference Based Living team will be presenting at GSA today and this weekend in Indianapolis on all things person centered care! We will be discussing important findings from the Emotion Focused Communication Training, PAL Cards, and the PELI! #GSA2022

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November is Alzheimer's Awareness month, a time to heighten your awareness about Alzheimer's disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Teal is the Alzheimer's Awareness color of the AFA. Stay tuned for this months #TealTuesdays! #WhyIGoTeal

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It's the last day of #ResidentsRightsMonth This year's theme-Inspiring Unity within Our Community-emphasizes the importance of meaningful community in the facility and encouraging residents’ connection to their local community. Thank you for spreading awareness @ConsumerVoices

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Meet up with us at the 15th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health from December 11 - 14 in Washington DC. Learn more here. Mark your calendars and register! https://t.co/CaXPm7K8yQ

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Want to hear more from Cathleen Toomy? Check out her TedTalk and "The Secret to Successful Aging" https://t.co/OVU0Yo1lNb\

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Join @linkedsenior today from 1-2pm EST to learn and review non-pharmacological tools that can be used in the morning, afternoon and evening to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia. Register here https://t.co/kkT8x1neO2