Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) provide invaluable services for elderly populations in California and across the United States. If you are thinking about opening, or are in the process of opening, your own facility, it is important to get off to a strong start and do your best to avoid typical errors that…
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As someone who owns or manages a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand all too well the mental, emotional, and physical stress that staff members can experience. Your employees are responsible for the care of the residents housed in the facility, and as such are often needing to contend with challenging behaviors…
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As someone who owns or operates a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand that it is critical to do all you possibly can to keep both residents and employees safe. Just as there are particular measures designed to keep elderly inhabitants secure, there are specific ways to help protect those responsible for…
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Those that work at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), or other assisted living facilities, often find themselves speaking with resident family members to varying degrees. Just as it is important to communicate clearly and appropriately with residents to help ensure they have the best experience possible, the same applies to interacting with those…
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As someone who owns or operates a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand the importance of supporting all aspects of your residents’ wellness. Memory and other aspects of cognitive functioning are of particular significance, as many individuals that move into assisted living facilities have deficits in this area. The more you and…
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When it comes to operating a successful, appealing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), the specific design and layout of the facility itself can end up playing a very important role. As someone who owns or manages an RCFE, you know that a main focus is ensuring that senior residents feel properly cared for…
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When it comes to opening up a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), there are a lot of moving parts to handle and many important considerations to take into account. One of the most critical aspects involves hiring. In many ways, an RCFE is only as good as the staff that makes it run.…
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Digital marketing has become absolutely essential for a wide variety of businesses, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are no exception. This is because over the years an increasing number of elderly individuals and their supportive family members have taken to the internet to find the right facility. As an RCFE owner or…
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If you own or operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand all too well that there is often intense competition to contend with. With each facility vying to add new elderly residents, it is perhaps more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. One way to help entice prospective…
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Depression is a serious mental health problem that affects individuals of all ages, including the elderly. As depression can have a detrimental impact on one’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, it is vital to address it as best as possible and in a timely manner. If you own or operate a Residential Care Facility for…
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