by Admin User | Dec 1, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Stress
I listen to people talk about the heartaches in their departments and often wonder who has the toughest job. Is it the administrator worried about keeping the facility going, keeping it in compliance, meeting budget guidelines, and having a happy fully staffed...
by Karren Ganschinietz | Nov 16, 2021 | CNA Stress, Uncategorized
With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly upon us, let me ask you a question: do you ever feel overwhelmed drained having a hard time just breathing smiling? I know I do. Sometimes in the shower, I just hang my head into the water and cry or I find myself pulling the...
by Lisa Sweet | Oct 16, 2021 | CNA Stress, grieving
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been around for a long time. It’s most commonly associated with Veterans, first responders, and others who suffer from it after their brave service. However, anyone can experience PTSD, and now we’re starting to see people...
by Lori Porter | Oct 4, 2021 | CNA Education, CNA Stress
Floods, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, ice storms, and even earthquakes. Natural disasters are happening all the time and with growing frequency. If you are fortunate enough never to be personally affected by a disaster, you probably know someone who has been....
by Sherry Perry | Aug 31, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Stress
Being a certified nursing assistant (CNA) over the past year has been filled with so many emotions, decisions, and sacrifices. For those who love caring for older adults who are sick and frail in our nation, COVID-19 has caused so much upheaval in the healthcare world...
by Lisa Sweet | Aug 13, 2021 | frailty
You may have heard more about frailty related to older adults in the past year or so. There have been dozens of journal articles about this, and with good reason. We’ve learned that understanding a person’s frailty level can help determine what treatments or...
by Lisa Sweet | Jul 23, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Education
Seizures are more common than you may think, and they can be easy to miss. Let’s take a look at what causes seizures, how you can identify them, and what you can do when an older adult has one. Most seizures are caused by epilepsy, a brain disorder. This condition is...
by Lori Porter | Jul 6, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Stress, Uncategorized
We’ve all been there. Someone denies that something was done or said even though you saw or heard it with your own eyes and ears. That’s called gaslighting, and it’s not okay. It can have a negative impact on your wellbeing and even hurt your residents. Here’s an...
