Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The Twelve Days of Christmas in LTC There are many givers in senior care facilities. Sometimes they don’t even realize it themselves. This holiday season is a good time to recognize them — and the things that make smiles bright. The Twelve Days of Christmas in … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: ‘The Adventures of The Geropsychologist’! “The Adventures of The Geropsychologist!” Starring Dr. El as The Geropsychologist! There have been thousands of movies and TV shows about the exciting work of cops, lawyers, and hospitals, but long-term care? Fuhgeddaboutit! Here, Dr. El aims to correct that oversight … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through LTC … ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through long-term care, Decorations sparkled and twinkled — no wall was bare. The recreation department had concerts galore, The residents enjoyed it — they clamored for more. The maintenance … Read more
The beautiful music in this video reminds me that each resident holds secret treasures if we take the time to stop to listen. Listen to the video below or at this link: http://youtu.be/s3PGNnG1OGw
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Dear Diary, Last week I attended my first AHCA convention … There’s nothing like the first time you get to meet people, attend education sessions and see the exhibit hall at the American Health Care Association, as I found out last week. 10/5/14, 2 p.m. — … Read more
This article and accompanying video from the New York Times shows the power of a compassionate and inspirational leader and the willingness and dedication of a student (who happens to be 90). Falls prevention at its best. Be sure to check out the photos in the article. And now please excuse me, I’m going to go work … Read more
In this video, Aunt Sylvia makes the best of things… http://youtu.be/PNp0q-LRf9k
Dear Readers, my Aunt Sylvia would like a word with you: Please share… The Savvy Resident’s Guide is available on Amazon.com
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