Doctor-Patient Communication
Early in my blogging, I wrote a post for residents about how to speak to doctors, outlining what I call the Newspaper Headline Approach. It’s designed for residents to make the most of their...
View Article5 Reasons to Educate Residents About Their Illnesses (LTL mag online)
Here’s my latest article in Long-Term Living Magazine online: 5 reasons to educate residents about their illnesses “How long have you had Parkinson’s?” the psychologist asked Mr. Jones during his...
View ArticleReducing antipsychotic medications? Try these behavioral interventions (LTL...
Here’s my latest article on Long-Term Living magazine online: Reducing antipsychotic medications? Try these behavioral interventions With the recent focus on reducing antipsychotics in long-term care...
View ArticleThe very anxious resident: A team approach (McKnight’s LTC News)
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The very anxious resident: A team approach “My mother was kicked out of her nursing home again,” my cousin told me. “They said they...
View ArticleReducing antipsych meds: 5 ways psychologists can help (McKnight’s LTC News)
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Reducing antipsych meds: 5 ways psychologists can help With the mandate to reduce the use of antipsychotics, many facilities are looking for...
View ArticleDiabetes care: Take two betta fish and call me in a week
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Diabetes care: Take two betta fish and call me in a week More than 25% of the US population over the age of 65 years has diabetes1 and the...
View ArticleBehavioral health care — not drugs — for dementia
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Behavioral health care — not drugs — for dementia Antipsychotic medications have proved ineffective at reducing the symptoms associated with...
View ArticleThe secret to LTC success? A focus on well-being
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The secret to LTC success? A focus on well-being Despite the diversity of the events I attended during my brief visit to the LeadingAge...
View Article‘Honest’ placebos help without side-effects, expense
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: ‘Honest’ placebos help without side-effects, expense Older residents frequently enter long-term care with multiple medications prescribed for...
View ArticleSleep deprivation and pain
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Sleep deprivation and pain Despite the fact that my search for column inspiration took place at 3 a.m., I chose the topic of sleep...
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