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    What are Auxiliary Grants?
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Apr 15
    • 4 min

    What are Auxiliary Grants?

    Obtaining an Auxillary Grant (AG) bed for assisted living can be like winning the lottery for many families and individuals in need! ...
    Relocating a Loved one with Dementia
    Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
    • Apr 7
    • 4 min

    Relocating a Loved one with Dementia

    Relocating a loved one to a care community is never easy and is even more challenging and stressful when they have dementia. The nature...
    Taking Advantage of Opportunities to Better Support Holistic Health
    Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
    • Mar 22
    • 4 min

    Taking Advantage of Opportunities to Better Support Holistic Health

    Spring is just around the corner! Most of us are looking forward to warmer weather and additional safe, opportunities for socialization,...
    Accessing health care through telemedicine
    Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
    • Mar 5
    • 1 min

    Accessing health care through telemedicine

    During COVID-19, interest in telemedicine has skyrocketed, and even prior to the pandemic, online health care services were becoming...
    Guardianship and Conservatorship - Frequently asked Questions
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 23
    • 4 min

    Guardianship and Conservatorship - Frequently asked Questions

    Each state has specific laws regarding guardianship and conservatorship for incapacitated adults. There is slight variation in the laws...
    Safe and Sound - Finding a Home Security System for Older Adults
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 16
    • 2 min

    Safe and Sound - Finding a Home Security System for Older Adults

    Physical security and peace-of-mind are important both for older adults and for their caregivers. During Covid-19 many of us are out of...
    Helping Older Adults navigate the challenges of The COVID-19 Vaccine Process
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    Helping Older Adults navigate the challenges of The COVID-19 Vaccine Process

    Covid Vaccine Updates with county links!
    My Covid Vaccine Experience
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 29
    • 5 min

    My Covid Vaccine Experience

    I received my second Moderna COVID vaccination today. Just like the first, it was relatively painless, and I know that I did the right...
    Tax Time & the Possible Deductibility of Assisted Living Expenses
    Karen McPhail , RN, MSN, CDP
    • Jan 24
    • 2 min

    Tax Time & the Possible Deductibility of Assisted Living Expenses

    The 2020 tax season is upon us! Unfortunately, not a favorite time of the year for most of us! However, we do have some help below to...
    Should I seek guidance when applying for Medicaid?
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 17
    • 4 min

    Should I seek guidance when applying for Medicaid?

    This is a commonly asked question and the short answer is YES! Let us explain more.... Applying for Medicaid is sadly not for the weak...
    Romance Scams and Elder Fraud - Even More Common During COvid- 19
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 11
    • 4 min

    Romance Scams and Elder Fraud - Even More Common During COvid- 19

    Romance scams and elder fraud are challenges for many across our country, and are becoming even worse during the challenging times of...
    Seasonal Depression and Supporting Mental Health
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 10
    • 3 min

    Seasonal Depression and Supporting Mental Health

    Depression is not a normal aspect of aging, although it is often treated as one and thus under treated and misdiagnosed in older adults....
    Covid Vaccine Update
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 29, 2020
    • 7 min

    Covid Vaccine Update

    It seems inconceivable, but the number of patients currently hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is at its highest point sparking...
    Covid Vaccine Update and Roll Out Plans!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    Covid Vaccine Update and Roll Out Plans!

    We have all endured many months of challenges and hardships as Covid-19 has continued to permeate every aspects of our daily lives. We...
    Holiday Gift Giving for Those with Dementia - Creating Moments of Joy!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Holiday Gift Giving for Those with Dementia - Creating Moments of Joy!

    The other day I virtually met with the daughter of one of my clients. She cares for her mother at home with dementia and does an amazing...
    When to Get Tested If Exposed to Covid, SARS-CoV-2 and Other Key Considerations!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 5, 2020
    • 7 min

    When to Get Tested If Exposed to Covid, SARS-CoV-2 and Other Key Considerations!

    Many individuals have been reaching out this week asking about testing, timing of testing, post covid syndrome, and more. So today in...
    Covid Thoughts and Reflections - A Care Managers Experience
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Covid Thoughts and Reflections - A Care Managers Experience

    The majority of healthcare-related positions are held by women and nurses are often at the forefront of many public health challenges. As...
    It's the Holiday Season!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Nov 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    It's the Holiday Season!

    As we begin to embrace the 2020 holiday season let us reflect upon the year and give thanks for the things that really matter - friends,...
    Why I do What I do
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Nov 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    Why I do What I do

    Since the age of 4 when asked what do you want to do when you grow up I would simply and truthfully reply, "help people". This early...
    Did you know- Custom Socialization programs and Activity Kits for at Home and In Care Communities!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    Did you know- Custom Socialization programs and Activity Kits for at Home and In Care Communities!

    Did you know that we offer a wide range of activity programs and socialization support for within the home and care communities? We are...
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