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Reflections & Lessons Learned: Why it is Not Always Wise to Follow in Your Parents Footsteps

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...

Omicron and BA.5 / BA.4 - Considerations

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...

What IS Resilience Fatigue and How to Break the Cycle!

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...

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...

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...

Taking Advantage of Opportunities to Better Support Holistic Health

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,...

Tax Time & the Possible Deductibility of Assisted Living Expenses

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...

Holiday Tips and Guidelines during covid! Ways to Embrace Joy and Things to Perhaps Avoid!

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,...

Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium Conference - November 9-13, Register Today!

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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