Senior Care – Eleanor Feldman Barbera, PhD

Why (and How) to Personalize a Nursing Home Room (SeniorCare)

September 24, 2013 by Eleanor Barbera, Ph.D.

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

4 Simple Ways Families Can Make a Difference During a Long-Term Care Stay (SeniorCare)

August 22, 2013 by Eleanor Barbera, Ph.D.

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

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