Join Dr. El this Thursday in Connecticut! The Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities is sponsoring a talk on Meeting the Needs of Younger Residents Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 9am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT For more information and to register: CAHCF.org
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Battling depression: Advice on how to make seniors feel valued by others Research shows that the rate of depression among elders in senior residences is 24% to 27%. It’s not that every fourth resident you greet in the hallway is depressed. It’s that we should be … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that The Savvy Resident’s Guide has been nominated as one of the Best Books for Aging and Caregiving in the Senior Homes 2014 Best Senior Living Awards contest. Your vote is needed! Please click on the yellow badge link below and vote for The Savvy Resident’s Guide on the Senior Homes … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The Eldercare Method: Using psychology for positive outcomes I watched with dismay as the nurse abruptly moved a table in front of a confused and agitated resident trying to leave the dining room. “Sit down!” she told him in a stern voice. “Dinner will be here … Read more
4 out 5 stars A must read for anyone who thinks they may need a home in the future By Kat Hohler This book is easy reading (larger print) with understandable language that doesn’t say you should enter a nursing facility, but what to expect if you do need one. I have shared with my coworkers … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: I finally visit a Green House (and it blows my mind!) In my last post, I discussed culture change and its positive impact on the mental health of the residents, particularly at Eden Alternative facilities. I recently also had the opportunity to tour a Green House, which I’d … Read more
Many readers are familiar with people with dementia who want to “go home” when staff members leave at the end of their shifts or who “shop” for belongings in the drawers of other residents. It can be challenging for staff to redirect individuals intent upon leaving and upsetting for the people who are being prevented … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Reducing depression through person-centered care I was speaking about leadership to a group of administrators recently when the discussion turned to person-centered care. “Culture change, the Eden Alternative, whatever you call it,” I said, “things are moving in that direction. MDS 3.0 has the team asking … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: How to better foster community among long-term care residents Mr. Cooper was staring out the window when I came by to see him for his weekly psychotherapy session. “There’s no one here to talk to except you,” he said despondently. “You’re the fourth resident who told … Read more
