Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
Spring Allergies!
The mornings are less chilly, the day time temperatures are warmer, flowers are popping up everywhere, and the sun is shining a little...
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Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Normal Aspects of Aging Versus Cognitive Impairment
Many older adults begin to worry if they forget something or have difficulty in finding the right word once in awhile. As we age however...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
Reflections & Lessons Learned: Why it is Not Always Wise to Follow in Your Parents Footsteps
I have found that it is not always wise or prudent to follow in our parents footsteps... Please do not get me wrong, my parents were...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
Long Term Care Planning Month!
As many people know, I am a very caring yet upfront and direct person when speaking about long-term care planning! Active listening is...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Jul 10, 2022
- 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
- Mar 20, 2022
- 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
- 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...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Apr 25, 2021
- 3 min
Spring Decluttering
Spring is in the air! The flowers are in bloom, the grass is getting greener and the temperatures are finally growing warmer! Spring is...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Apr 7, 2021
- 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...
Karen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CDP
- Mar 22, 2021
- 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,...
Karen McPhail , RN, MSN, CDP
- Jan 24, 2021
- 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...
Karen McPhail, RN, MSN
- Nov 14, 2020
- 3 min
Holiday Tips and Guidelines during covid! Ways to Embrace Joy and Things to Perhaps Avoid!
The holiday season is upon us! Generally many of us would generally be planning holiday gatherings with family and friends near and far,...
Karen McPhail , RN, MSN, CDP
- Nov 7, 2020
- 1 min
Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium Conference - November 9-13, Register Today!
Check out Eldementals, LLC RN Care Management online, https://nvdcc.expofp.com/?ba=41311 for the Northern Virginia Dementia Care...
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