by admin | Sep 9, 2026 | Blogs
Mold and microbial growth don’t announce themselves — by the time visible signs show up, moisture has usually been building in bathrooms, kitchens, or HVAC systems for a while, and medically fragile or elderly residents are especially vulnerable to the...
by admin | Sep 9, 2026 | Blogs
As medical cannabis becomes a more common part of resident treatment plans, Michigan AFC and group home providers need clear protocols — not guesswork — to handle it safely and legally. DCTRC’s Group Living Course #1211: Medical Cannabis in the Group Home — Why,...
by admin | Sep 2, 2026 | Blogs
Discharge planners and AFC administrators often feel pressure to keep a resident in the least restrictive setting possible — but sometimes a nursing home genuinely is the safest, most appropriate option, and knowing how to recognize that is its own skill. Direct Care...
by admin | Sep 2, 2026 | Blogs
Bed bugs spread fast in shared living environments, and by the time an infestation is obvious, it’s usually already expensive and disruptive to fix. Direct Care Training’s Group Living Course #1228: Strategies to Prevent and Eradicate Bed Bugs (4 CEUs)...
by admin | Sep 1, 2026 | Blogs
Caring for a resident with quadriplegia touches nearly every part of daily support — respiratory health, skin integrity, bowel and bladder management, nutrition — while never losing sight of the emotional and social life that makes it worth doing well. DCTRC’s...
by admin | Sep 1, 2026 | Blogs
Bipolar disorder doesn’t only show up as a depressive episode staff can easily recognize — a sudden burst of energy, reduced sleep, or a string of impulsive decisions can be just as significant a mood shift, and just as easy to miss. DCTRC’s Group Home...
