Eleanor Barbera, Ph.D. 
Exciting news! The Savvy Resident’s Guide is the book club selection for an assisted living facility in California! I’m thrilled to hear that residents will be discussing the book. It’s exactly what I hoped for when I wrote it — that the information would get to the people who need it most and that it … Read more
This post, along with last week’s and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. To add to last week’s post on Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents, here are more gift ideas from Dr. El at … Read more
Here’s my latest article on Long-Term Living magazine online: The holiday season is a time when family members are more likely than usual to visit their loved ones in long-term care facilities. Out-of-town relatives may be making their annual visit, or grandchildren off from school might be stopping by to see Grandma or Grandpa. Now’s … Read more
This post, along with next week’s (stay tuned) and my Planning for the Holidays article, could be printed out and left for family members in a prominent location. Think of it as your gift to every nursing home family. ~Happy Holidays from Dr. El at mybetternursinghome.com With the holiday season upon us, you may be wondering what … Read more
The Savvy Resident’s Guide Kindle edition can be downloaded for FREE today, 12/5/12 until midnight Pacific time. Now’s your chance to check out the Kindle edition — and see why you’ll want to order the print edition for Mom or Dad for the holidays!
I’m thrilled to be joining author and vegan coach Victoria Moran on her radio show, Main Street Vegan Radio, at 3pm ET on 12/5/12. Earlier this year, I went to hear Victoria speak about her new book, Main Street Vegan, and became unexpectedly vegan. Tune in for our discussion of aging, compassion, and my vegan journey … Read more
Many nursing home residents have experienced an amputation, an issue that’s often under-addressed both in the facility and in the media. (Limb loss should, but doesn’t always, trigger a referral for psychological services or other support.) Grey’s Anatomy has been working with The Amputee Coalition to make their portrayal of a character with an above knee … Read more
Thanks to all of you who Liked, Shared, Tweeted, and purchased The Savvy Resident’s Guide during my cyber-launch earlier this month, I was able to raise $100 to donate to the American Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Thank you for making my launch day a great success! Dr. El
Here’s my latest article on Long-Term Living magazine online: Reducing antipsychotic medications? Try these behavioral interventions With the recent focus on reducing antipsychotics in long-term care and substituting behavioral interventions, facilities may be left wondering what interventions to use and how to implement them. Here are ideas on how to prevent, investigate and monitor agitation on your … Read more
My perennial post on the perennial issue around this time of year: ‘Twas the week before Christmas… And 83-year old Albertha assured me her family was planning to take her home for the holidays. “Have you talked to them about it? Have they called the social worker to arrange a pass, and meds, and transportation?” … Read more