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Reflections & Lessons Learned: Why it is Not Always Wise to Follow in Your Parents Footsteps

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Nov 2
4 min

Reflections & Lessons Learned: Why it is Not Always Wise to Follow in Your Parents Footsteps

I have found that it is not always wise or prudent to follow in our parents footsteps... Please do not get me wrong, my parents were...

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Oct 4
3 min

Long Term Care Planning Month!

As many people know, I am a very caring yet upfront and direct person when speaking about long-term care planning! Active listening is...

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Sep 20
2 min

When to Hire a Care Manager

For many people today, healthcare is a confusing maze of consults, paperwork, and uncertainty that seems endless and without clear...

Trauma Informed Care in Effectively Supporting Older Adults

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Aug 27
2 min

Trauma Informed Care in Effectively Supporting Older Adults

We all have trauma and past trauma is often a significant challenge for many older adults, especially those in skilled nursing facilities....

Omicron and BA.5 / BA.4 - Considerations

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Jul 10
2 min

Omicron and BA.5 / BA.4 - Considerations

At a time when many public restrictions have been lifted and individuals are desperately trying to move forward and past COVID a new...

Considerations for Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals with Dementia

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Jun 20
4 min

Considerations for Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals with Dementia

Past trauma is a significant challenge for many older adults, but is especially problematic for LGBTQ+ older adults since it directly...

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Jun 3
3 min

Pride Month - Reflecting on the Past!

“We are powerful because we have survived” - Audre Lorde Happy Pride Month for those who celebrate! The month of June was specifically...

How RN Care Manager's Serve as Advocates for Their Clients!

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

May 15
2 min

How RN Care Manager's Serve as Advocates for Their Clients!

Health advocacy encompasses a wide range of services to the individual or family as well as activities that promote holistic health,...

How Are Vaccines Holding Up Against COVID Infection - the Recent Statistics May Surprise you!

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Apr 23
1 min

How Are Vaccines Holding Up Against COVID Infection - the Recent Statistics May Surprise you!

Data presented this week to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices breaks...

What IS Resilience Fatigue and How to Break the Cycle!

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Mar 20
5 min

What IS Resilience Fatigue and How to Break the Cycle!

The Covid 19 Pandemic has changed many things, taking a toll on many both physically and emotionally. Everyone has been effected in some...

Eldementals Collaborates on Local Support Groups and Community Education Programs!

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Mar 19
1 min

Eldementals Collaborates on Local Support Groups and Community Education Programs!

One of our primary goals is community support and education! We always take time to support local organizations and members of the...

Why It Is Beneficial for Service Providers To Collaborate with Care Managers

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Mar 16
2 min

Why It Is Beneficial for Service Providers To Collaborate with Care Managers

Many general practitioners, geriatricians, care communities, and other service providers spend extensive time on non-billable patient...

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Mar 7
1 min

What Is Care Management?

A commonly asked question answered in our blog today! Simply put Care Management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - Management Challenges and Care Considerations

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Feb 2
3 min

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - Management Challenges and Care Considerations

Mast cells are the allergy cells responsible for producing an immediate allergic reaction. These cells cause the annoying allergic...

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Jan 18
1 min

Free Covid Tests!

Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are...

Early Gifting a Way to Create Joy and Positive Memories!

Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP

Nov 15, 2021
2 min

Early Gifting a Way to Create Joy and Positive Memories!

The winter holiday season is fast approaching! Even some Black Friday events have begun! Gift giving is something that we often enjoy,...

Liability and Renters Insurance for Assisted Living - Often Forgotten!

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Oct 12, 2021
1 min

Liability and Renters Insurance for Assisted Living - Often Forgotten!

Assisted living communities serve individuals who generally require assistance with a variety of aspects of daily living and health care...

What are the differences?

Oct 2, 2021
3 min

Dementia versus Delirium

I will never forget when my mother fell, fractured her hip and was admitted to the hospital for an emergency total hip replacement. The...

Is it Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Frequently missed in Older Adults

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Sep 13, 2021
2 min

Is it Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Frequently missed in Older Adults

In my clinical practice I see a wide range of patients and a variety of conditions. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a fairly common, yet...

When is Skilled Nursing Really Needed? What are the Options for Care Support?

Karen McPhail, RN, MSN

Aug 14, 2021
2 min

When is Skilled Nursing Really Needed? What are the Options for Care Support?

The term nursing home is often thrown around as a catch all for older adults requiring care support outside of the home. Many people...

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