BREAKING THE CYCLE


affecting providers and community staff. “The pandemic has altered our workforce and has left the industry with a significant staffing issue that only adds fuel to the fire. We need to address the problem by encouraging awareness and educating staff, so they have tools to manage burnout on a personal level. Implementing stress management and wellness programs to target the problem as an organizational goal is key,” she added.


By Sheri LeaJean Executive Editor of ENGAGE Director of Education & Sponsorships, Florida Senior Living Association


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enior living operators experience a host of stressors each day…the physical, mental,


and emotional demands challenge even the most seasoned providers. The mounting pressures are unrelenting and unforgiving. You are constantly aware of what’s going on around you, what needs to be done, but taxed beyond limits and without the necessary resources much of the time. Sound familiar? In a survey of providers, all agreed mental and emotional exhaustion is prevalent across the industry. Dr. Karla Pena- Rosa with Huntingdon Behavioral Health claims burnout is the number one issue


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“There has always been a certain level of stress associated with operating a senior living community and caring for residents, and, yes, most providers would agree that labor shortages have been a challenge over the years…but senior living has changed drastically”, expressed Jamie Merrill, Chief


“...most providers would agree that labor shortages have been a challenge over the years…but senior living has changed drastically...”


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