was developed to help job seekers access career opportunities in Florida’s long term and post-acute care profession. FHCA also supports Florida’s long-term caregivers with advancing in their careers through the Florida Health Care Education & Development Foundation Scholarship Program. This year, FHCA awarded 29 long-term care employees across Florida a total of $70,500 in scholarship funds to help them pursue their career goals, which range from dietary management, nursing and healthcare administration. The Foundation has awarded over $250,500 to long-term care professionals since the association established its scholarship program in 2005. CARING FOR THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER’S Florida currently ranks second highest in the nation for those aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD). With over half a million ADRD residents in Florida, combined with the growing number of aging residents in the state, the need to continue providing quality long-term care for individuals is ever-increasing. It is vital for caregivers to understand all aspects of ADRD and how to care for the residents afflicted by it. Proper education and training are necessary to ensure Florida’s long-term caregivers are prepared to meet this rising need with the highest quality of care. INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY FOR OUR FUTURE Technology will lead the way in helping to fortify and streamline the operations and infrastructure in nursing centers across the state. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for example, can help with enhancing quality by assessing patient medical records and clinician notes to supplement a caregiver’s routine by predicting changes in health conditions and preventing unnecessary outcomes. Meanwhile, innovative products such as electronic lifts can aid CNAs with the physical demands of patient care, special air mattresses to keep patients moving to prevent pressure ulcers, or new and 5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08 TEXAS A&M HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
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