Improving Resident Relationships in Long Term Care (IRRL)
Brought to you by Lifespan and the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging (CITRA).
Improving Resident Relationships in Long Term Care is an evidence-based intervention to prevent resident-to-resident aggression (RRA).
It empowers staff to help prevent RRA incidents, create a safer community for residents and reduce staff stress.This is an evidence-based intervention to prevent resident-to-resident aggression (RRA).
The program educates staff on recognizing and managing behaviors. It empowers staff to help prevent RRA incidents, create a safer community for residents and reduce staff stress.
Training for Trainers/Coaches, as well as full staff training, are available for all area nursing home staff. Call Leanne Rorick for training options and scheduling, at 585-368-5385.
Who Should Attend?
Intended for key staff members at your community -- nursing, social work, recreational, environmental, dietary and therapy staff, lead certified nursing aides, or other supervisors or staff mentors.
Our Trainers
Art Mason
Nationally known in the field of aging and elder mistreatment. Former director of the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan.
Leanne Rorick
Coordinator, Lifespan/ Cornell University IRRL project. Former NY Connects director at Lifespan.
Karl Pillemer
Director, Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, Hazel E. Reed Professor in the Department of Human Development, Professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.
