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    Coronavirus Continues - Some Helpful Guidance
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Coronavirus Continues - Some Helpful Guidance

    As care managers we are always planning for our clients. A huge part of this planning process is in forming an emergency plan to ensure...
    The Importance of Designating a Funeral Agent as a part of Long Term Care Planning
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Importance of Designating a Funeral Agent as a part of Long Term Care Planning

    Although funeral planning is essential at some point, no one ever looks forward to doing it. Most individuals delay these details for as...
    Medicare and 2020 Medicaid Eligibility Changes !
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 19, 2020
    • 5 min

    Medicare and 2020 Medicaid Eligibility Changes !

    Navigating Medicare and Medicaid options is never easy. Many people become overwhelmed by these processes, the many options, the changing...
    Dementia and Alcohol
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Feb 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    Dementia and Alcohol

    With dementia predicted to affect 13.9 million adults in the United States by 2060, understanding why these conditions develop is more...
    coronavirus Concerns
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    coronavirus Concerns

    Seasonal influenza activity in the United States and in Virginia continues to be high this year, however we now have an additional health...
    Identifying and Navigating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Identifying and Navigating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD affects 3.6% of the U.S. adult population—about 9 million individuals. About 37% of those...
    To Gift Now or Later - Creating Positive Memories for Others
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    To Gift Now or Later - Creating Positive Memories for Others

    The winter holiday season has about come to a close, but gift giving is still something that we do routinely throughout the year-...
    Simple Steps to Start off the New Year in a Safe way!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Jan 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Simple Steps to Start off the New Year in a Safe way!

    Happy New Year to all! 2020 is filled with new possibilities so embrace positive energy and steps to maintain health, happiness, and...
    Simple Steps for a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    Simple Steps for a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!

    No matter how you celebrate, the holidays are a festive time filled with fun, family gatherings, parties, decorations to put in place,...
    Adjusting to a Family Member in Memory Care
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
    • Dec 11, 2019
    • 3 min

    Adjusting to a Family Member in Memory Care

    Deciding that a family member is no longer safe or able to be cared for properly at home or in general assisted living is beyond...
    Holiday Gifts for Those With Cognitive Impairments
    Karen McPhail, RN,MSN, CDP
    • Dec 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    Holiday Gifts for Those With Cognitive Impairments

    The other day I met with the daughter of one of my clients. She cares for her mother at home with dementia and does an amazing job doing...
    Holiday Season - Flu and Cold Prevention
    Kayley McPhail, CM Assistant
    • Nov 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Holiday Season - Flu and Cold Prevention

    The holiday season is upon us and is usually a fun and festive time! Unfortunately this time of the year also marks the beginning of...
    A Patient Perspective on SLE
    Jennifer and Karen McPhail, RN
    • Nov 8, 2019
    • 4 min

    A Patient Perspective on SLE

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its...
    What is the The Long-term Care Equality Index (LEI)?  Questions Answered!
    SAGE and Karen Mcphail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Nov 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    What is the The Long-term Care Equality Index (LEI)? Questions Answered!

    I am becoming more frequently asked about the specifics of the Long Term Care Equality index, which is wonderful! Numerous long term...
    Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Dementia
    Guest Blogger- Brandon Day and Karen McPhail, RN
    • Oct 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Dementia

    There are many different types of dementia, but today our blog is going to focus on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, otherwise known as...
    Get in the Lifeboat Summit! RSVP Today!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Oct 21, 2019
    • 1 min

    Get in the Lifeboat Summit! RSVP Today!

    Registration for this terrific caregiver online summit is now live!!! I will be presenting along with many other experts in the field of...
    Holiday Getaway Planning!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Oct 20, 2019
    • 4 min

    Holiday Getaway Planning!

    Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is almost upon us!!! As the holiday season fast approaches, follow these simple steps to...
    Combating Loneliness a National Epidemic!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Oct 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    Combating Loneliness a National Epidemic!

    According to a recent poll on healthy aging, 1 in 3 older adults express a feeling of loneliness. As a care manager I know that social...
    Dining Out With a Loved one with Dementia- Steps for Creating Positive Moments!
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Oct 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Dining Out With a Loved one with Dementia- Steps for Creating Positive Moments!

    Dining out is an important social activity for most individuals. For those with dementia, however, going out to eat can be challenging at...
    Do We Have an End Of Life Crisis Coming? The Current Status of the Funeral Home Industry.
    Karen McPhail, RN, MSN, CDP
    • Sep 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    Do We Have an End Of Life Crisis Coming? The Current Status of the Funeral Home Industry.

    As a care manager I perform a wide range of duties for my clients. In some cases I am even a legal decision maker and perform designee...
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