I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by Susan Ryan, senior director of The Green House Project, for her Elevate Eldercare podcast. As I remarked to her, what could be better than talking with...
Using technology to improve care, reduce costs
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Mar 27, 2018
At Maimonides Medical Center, 24 frail older adults were taught to use laptops so that they could manage their health information from home. The technology facilitated communication between patients and...
Analyzing resident mood trends can troubleshoot mental health issues early
By
Amy Jeffs
May 24, 2021
For long-term care and skilled nursing professionals, there is nothing more important than the health of their residents and patients. Most often physical health is top of mind and prioritized, however,...
Caregivers are going to need a sturdy surfboard
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 12, 2012
The good news is that the Affordable Care Act has much to offer people with mental illnesses. The bad news is that even with the law’s policies, the U.S. health system is still woefully unprepared...
The next pandemic is just starting
By
Mike Lawler
Oct 06, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to earn the country’s attention, and rightfully so. New waves of outbreaks and new variants are likely to be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. Without a doubt,...
Skilled care, mental health focus needed to decrease hospitalizations
By
Gayle Morris
Jan 11, 2021
Preventing hospitalizations is as much a sign of good health in older adults as it is a way to maintain it. The burden of infection control, preventing skin breakdown, pneumonia — and the myriad other...
The Eldercare Method: Using psychology for positive outcomes
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 03, 2014
Those of us in long-term care have undoubtedly witnessed incidents where residents become agitated and staff members don’t have the tools to prevent or manage their distress. Unfortunately, psychologists...
Women of Distinction: Seven lessons learned from women in my life
By
Michelle Feng, Ph.D.
Mar 08, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements made and progress yet to come by women across the globe. Recently, I was named a Rising Star in the 2021 McKnight’s Women of...
Attention to staff mental health essential for excellent healthcare, pandemic or not
By
Kristy Wikum
Apr 07, 2022
The pandemic has taken a significant toll on staff mental health. Here’s how we helped our team cope.
Mindful aging: Promoting mental wellness in long-term care
By
Erin Johnson
Annie Govea
Jun 22, 2023
According to research published in Medical Care Research and Review, it is estimated that 65% to 91% of nursing home residents are affected by a mental health disorder. Furthermore, studies tell us that...