M a n a g e t he future Angela Morrison, Vice President of Clinical Services Caring the right way for every senior is our goal. And that’s why we have processes and protocols for potential admissions and for reviewing behaviors and symptoms of current residents. Our mandate is helping older adults, and we’ll do it right. A higher standard in operating procedures Assessment Process. An SLC nurse will complete a head-to-toe assessment for each new admission and every readmission. The assessment is based on the Yardi clinical platform for medication management and risk mitigation. “Huddle” and “911” Calls. We call together regional support team members whenever a resident’s behaviors and symptoms are assessed as inappropriate – or when we can no longer meet their needs in their current setting. These support teams create response plans to address the resident’s needs with respect to staffing, therapies, equipment and procedures.
Appropriate Placement at All Times. We never sacrifice safety and care to cut price. Without exception, we find the answer for every resident’s needs with the right care and the right placement. Staffing. We monitor and rigorously maintain staff ratios because we want to be absolutely certain we can meet the needs of residents 24/7/365. System Compliance. The best care depends on precise, thorough data, so we insist on timely and accurate data entry of assessments, incident reports and service plans. Tell this story Senior Lifestyle Communities remains committed to caring for every senior we serve – the right way. Those in marketing and sales can assure prospective residents and their families that we hold ourselves to the high standards above.
CHRONIC CONDITIONS FOR SENIORS Statistics we track at Senior Lifestyle Communities demonstrate that a majority of those older than 65 are affected by these conditions. • Arthritis. Affects 50% of the population over 65. • Heart Disease. Leading cause of death for those over 65. Plus, it increases blood pressure and cholesterol, leading to increased risks of stroke. • Cancer. Affects 28% of males and 21% of females over 65. • Respiratory Disease. Includes COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These also increase the risk of pneumonia.
• Alzheimer’s Disease. Affects 1 in 9 or 11% of seniors. • Osteoporosis. Decreases mobility and increases the risk of fractures related to falls. • Diabetes. Affects 27% of those over 65. • Falls. Of the older adults seen in an emergency room after a fall, 1/3 will fall again within 12 months. • Substance Abuse. Affects 1 in 5 of adults over 65. • Depression. Affects 14% of the population over 65.
PICTURE OF AN SLC RESIDENT: 2009 VS. 2019 Demographics 2009
2019
Age at Admission
83.3 (female)
87
Level of Care
Assistance with 2 ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
Assistance with 3-4 ADLs
Diagnoses
2 of the top 10 chronic conditions
3-4 of the top 10 chronic conditions
Where They Came From Admitted from home
Admitted from hospital or rehab
Length of Stay
2009
2019
Assisted Living
21 months
34.72 months
Memory Care
20.8 months
24.84 months
FALLS CAN AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls in the older adult population result in more than 2.8 million injuries that are treated in emergency rooms annually. Of those, more than 800,000 result in hospitalization and 27,000 cause death. With or without injury, falls negatively affect the quality of life by increasing the fear of falling again. At Senior Lifestyle, we believe in working toward wellness and safety – including reduced risk of falls.
Senior Lifestyle Communities Reports: • Year-to-Date Falls: 30,972 • 150 residents with more than 1 fall per month • 3.4 falls per hour • 81 falls per day • 18% of falls result in an injury, for a total of 5,575
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