This article for families visiting relatives with dementia in long-term care appears as a guest post on Deborah Shouse Writes where Deborah Shouse, author of Love in the Land of Dementia, offers advice and support for families along their caregiving journey. Connecting in LTC: Seven Sure Ways to Have a Great Visit It wasn’t just an ordinary visit. I walked … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: ‘Derek’ — a long-term care shrink’s view I was very pleased when I heard there was a program about a long-term care facility on British television. Finally we’re getting our props — at least overseas. “Derek” is the story of a simple but kind middle-aged man … Read more
Here’s my latest article featured in SeniorCare: Why (and How) to Personalize a Nursing Home Room As a psychologist in long-term care, I’ve walked into thousands of rooms over the years. Among many mostly bare quarters, a few stood out for their warmth and their ability to convey the life of the person living there. … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Care model for more than just medical condition needed in long-term care Of the most efficient countries for healthcare, the United States ranks second in healthcare costs per capita but 46th in efficiency (out of the 48 countries ranked!). The move from a biomedical to a … Read more
Navigating the Caregiver’s Journey: Long Term Care Offers a Valuable Viewpoint When my parents relocated from Memphis to Kansas City to be closer to me, they packed decades worth of clothes, souvenirs, books, and furniture. The process of helping them move overwhelmed me and I fervently wished they’d had fewer possessions. But three years later, … Read more
I’m giving a free local talk next week at the Freeport Memorial Library on long-term care decision-making and making the most of nursing home stays. I’ll hope you’ll be able to join me for this hour-long talk and discussion session. Freeport Memorial Library 144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520 Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 … Read more
Those who like the convenience of attending a conference without leaving their desks (and the fact that it’s free!) will be pleased to hear that McKnight’s is holding their online Expo tomorrow on the following topics: Enhancing relationships with key referral sources – Tuesday September 10th 11:00 AM Changes looming for the MDS 3.0 – Tuesday September 10th 12:30pm … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Same-sex couples: Are you and your staff prepared? Probably not Last week, McKnight’s staff writer Tim Mullaney wrote about the new Medicare guidance that guarantees that same-sex married couples can live in the same nursing home. Perhaps, like many of our current opposite-sex married couples, they’ll share the same room … Read more
Here’s my latest article at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 6 common problems a shrink on staff can solve (and your consultant can’t) As a psychologist consulting in long-term care facilities, I was paid through Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance for only one task: direct contact with residents. That’s it. I provided a lot more because … Read more
Here’s my first article for SeniorCare.com: 4 Simple Ways Families Can Make a Difference During a Long-Term Care Stay When your mom or dad is in a long-term care home—whether it’s for rehab or a longer stay in a nursing home or assisted living—it’s a big adjustment for the whole family. Nerves are often frayed … Read more