AARP: Navigating New Rules for Visiting Nursing Home Residents Near Death
Thank you to Bruce Horovitz and AARP for tackling this painful aspect of resident care during Covid-19 and for mentioning my work. Navigating New Rules for Visiting Nursing Home Residents Near Death Coronavirus restrictions to protect our most vulnerable alter end-of-life rituals After 45 years of marriage, the cruel twists of fate now leave Jean...
NextAvenue: What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff
Thank you to author Deborah Quilter and NextAvenue for an even-handed article about nursing homes and for mentioning my work. NextAvenue is “public media’s first and only national journalism service for America’s booming older population. [Their] daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.” What Some Nursing...
Trend #5: Re-Envisioning Long-Term Care
The American Psychological Association published an article in the APA Monitor on “Trends to Watch in 2019.” I was pleased to see that geropsychology was Trend #5. Read what my colleagues and I have to say in Tori DeAngelis’ piece on Re-Envisioning Long-Term Care.
Dr. El featured on Nursing Assistant Guides podcast series
NursingAssistantGuides.com, an educational site for certified nursing assistants, has a new podcast series featuring experts in the field of geriatrics and long-term care. The podcasts offer the chance for those considering or working toward becoming a nursing assistant to get insider information about the field. I was pleased to be interviewed by registered nurse Patricia Laramee...
New perspectives on aging and healthcare
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare Three new books on aging and healthcare recently crossed my desk, each with completely different takes on our industry. One focuses on ways in which companies, including long-term care organizations, can save on healthcare costs. In another, the author’s insights...
McKnight’s Online Expo, FREE, March 14th and 15th 2018
McKnight’s Online Expo, FREE, March 14th and 15th 2018 Earn 5 Free CEUs at 5 Free webinars Once again, McKnight’s will host its annual online expo, which is a chance to attend a conference without leaving your desk. Register for the conference in advance, and then log in to hear the talks, visit the vendors,...