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As many people know, I am a very caring yet upfront and direct person when speaking about long-term care planning! Active listening is...
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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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
Managing Challenging and Repetitive Dementia Behaviors
Repetitive behaviors can be one of the most frustrating challenges to manage for loved ones of those with dementia. We all understand...