Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDPJul 102 minOmicron and BA.5 / BA.4 - ConsiderationsAt 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, CDPJun 204 minConsiderations 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, MSNJun 33 minPride 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, CDPMay 152 minHow 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, CDPApr 231 minHow 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, CDPMar 205 minWhat 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, MSNMar 191 minEldementals 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, MSNMar 162 minWhy 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, MSNMar 71 minWhat 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, MSNFeb 23 minMast 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, MSNJan 181 minFree 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, CDPNov 15, 20212 minEarly 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, MSNOct 12, 20211 minLiability 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, 20213 minDementia versus DeliriumI 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, MSNSep 13, 20212 minIs 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, MSNAug 14, 20212 minWhen 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, CDPJul 22, 20213 minManaging 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...
Karen McPhail, RN, MSNJul 2, 20215 minDementia Communication - An Evolving ProcessIt is truly painful and stressful to witness the deterioration of a loved one with dementia. Communication is a common challenge for many...
Karen McPhail, RN, MSNJun 15, 20213 minHappy Pride Month! “We are powerful because we have survived” - Audre Lorde The month of June was specifically chosen for LGBTQI+ Pride Month to commemorate...
Karen McPhail, RN, MSNMay 27, 20212 minAging 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...