Benefits of acknowledging success

Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Benefits of acknowledging success “My column won a bronze award for best blog in the 2019 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors competition,” I informed a friend of mine, “but I feel funny telling people.” “Women have such a hard time with this!” she said with … Read more

I’m honored to win the 2015 PLTC Professional Service Award!

I’m thrilled to share with you that I’m the recipient of the Psychologists in Long-Term Care Professional Service Award for 2015! Psychologists in Long-Term Care is “a network of psychologists and other professionals dedicated to the enhancement of mental health and quality of life for those involved in long-term care through practice, research and advocacy.” They … Read more

Dr. El’s McKnight’s column wins Azbee Award!

I’m excited to share with you that my McKnight’s column won the Gold award in the Upper Midwest Region of the 2014 ASBPE Awards of Excellence in the How-To/Tips/Service category. My column, “The World According to Dr. El,” focuses on bringing psychological insights to long-term care for the Chicago-based McKnight’s Long-Term Care News magazine. According … Read more

Savvy Resident’s Guide is a Finalist for Best Books on Aging and Caregiving!

I’m thrilled to announce that The Savvy Resident’s Guide is a Finalist for 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 page. Thank you! Click on … Read more

Savvy Resident’s Guide nominated for Best Books for Aging and Caregiving! Please vote!

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