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    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...
    Pride Month - Reflecting on the Past!
    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...
    What Is Care Management?
    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...
    Free Covid Tests!
    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...
    Dementia versus Delirium
    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...
    Managing Challenging and Repetitive Dementia Behaviors
    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...
    Dementia Communication - An Evolving Process
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 5 min

    Dementia Communication - An Evolving Process

    It is truly painful and stressful to witness the deterioration of a loved one with dementia. Communication is a common challenge for many...
    Happy Pride Month!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jun 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    Happy Pride Month!

    “We are powerful because we have survived” - Audre Lorde The month of June was specifically chosen for LGBTQI+ Pride Month to commemorate...
    Aging Life Care Professionals- What to Explore Before Hiring!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • May 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Aging Life Care Professionals- What to Explore Before Hiring!

    As a part of Aging Life Care Month I wanted to touch base on some key components when hiring an aging life care professional - also often...
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