Have you ever attended an online conference? If not, here’s your chance to try something new for the first time. McKnight’s annual event offers the opportunity to attend a conference, and get CE credits, without travel. Simply register for the conference in advance, and then log in to hear the talks, visit the vendors, and … Read more
Thanks to all of you who voted for me in the SeniorHomes.com Best of the Web 2012 contest. I’m now a Social Media Rockstar! The publicity helps promote my forthcoming book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide: Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Nursing Home Stay, But Were Afraid to Ask. The Web works in … Read more
Ms. Williams was humming a tune as I rolled her wheelchair toward her room for our session. “What’s that you’re singing?” I asked her. “I’m not singing, I’m humming. It’s a song I heard as a child. I can’t remember the words.” 84-year old Ms. Williams had been worryingly depressed for several weeks, and our … Read more
I made it to the Social Media Rockstar Finals! Please take a moment to click on http://www.seniorhomes.com/d/dr-el/ and then click on the Like and/or +1 Buttons on the page. This will help me promote my forthcoming book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide: Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Nursing Home Stay, But Were Afraid to Ask. … Read more
Today’s blog post is the third in a biweekly series on senior bullying, bringing research into practice. By Robin Bonifas, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ and Marsha Frankel, LICSW, Clinical Director of Senior Services, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Boston, MA In our experience, it is common … Read more
I’m excited to announce my forthcoming book, which will become available in the next month or two: The Savvy Resident’s Guide: Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Nursing Home Stay, But Were Afraid to Ask The Savvy Resident’s Guide, based on my 15+ years as a nursing home psychologist, is the first book written just … Read more
Check out my article, 4 Ways Psychology Can Improve Your Bottom Line, featured on Long-Term Living Magazine’s online site: It’s common knowledge that mental health and physical health are connected, but are you aware that applying mental health concepts to your organization could save you money? Observe the four theories below and my hypothetical long-term care … Read more
Today’s blog post is the second in a biweekly series on senior bullying, bringing research into practice. Who bullies and who gets bullied? By Robin Bonifas, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ and Marsha Frankel, LICSW, Clinical Director of Senior Services, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Boston, MA … Read more
I always enjoy reading about senior recreation programs that offer options way beyond bingo. Not that there’s anything wrong with bingo, but when it’s my turn, I’ll be looking for a nursing home with a substantial activities schedule. A reader — thanks, RR — informed me of the success of the college-level psychology courses he … Read more
Today’s blog post is the first in a biweekly series on senior bullying, bringing research into practice. What is Bullying? By Robin Bonifas, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ and Marsha Frankel, LICSW, Clinical Director of Senior Services, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Boston, MA Bullying, defined as … Read more