Category: Talks/Radio shows

Join Dr. El at Freeport Library on 9/18/13 at 3pm

I’m giving a free local talk next week at the Freeport Memorial Library on long-term care decision-making and making the most of nursing home stays.

I’ll hope you’ll be able to join me for this hour-long talk and discussion session.

Dr. El speaks at LeadingAge Florida about the psychosocial needs of baby boomers

I’m honored to be speaking at LeadingAge Florida’s 50th annual convention this year.  I’ll be talking tomorrow morning about the anticipated psychosocial needs of baby boomers.  If you’re at the convention, please come by to hear me and be sure to say hello afterward.  Hope to see you there!

Dr. El speaks with The Practice Institute, Tuesday 4/9 @1pm ET

I was on the plane home from the American Psychological Association conference last August when I noticed that the man across from me had the same APA conference tote I was carrying.  My friendly inquiry led to a very pleasant 3-hour conversation on the flight with psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman of The Practice Institute.  The Practice Institute features educational resources for mental health practitioners, including interviews with authors of books on various aspects of building and maintaining a private practice. It’s a treasure trove for psychologists, with timely and essential information from well-established therapists.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 1pm ET, I’ll be talking with Dr. Zimmerman about

• Working as a psychologist in long-term care
• How The Savvy Resident’s Guide can be used with elders and their families
• The Savvy Guide’s place in the classroom to acquaint students with the concerns of residents and a reasonable approach to addressing these concerns
• The use of social media to expand a private practice

If you’re not able to listen to the call on Tuesday, the recorded interview will be available for members of The Practice Institute on their website.

You can register for this FREE event at The Practice Institute’s Event Registration page.  I hope you’ll join us!

Dr. El on Main Street Vegan Radio, 12/5/12, 3pm ET

I’m thrilled to be joining author and vegan coach Victoria Moran on her radio show, Main Street Vegan Radio, at 3pm ET on 12/5/12.  Earlier this year, I went to hear Victoria speak about her new book, Main Street Vegan, and became unexpectedly vegan.  Tune in for our discussion of aging, compassion, and my vegan journey by visiting Main Street Vegan Radio and clicking on the Listen Now button at 3pm ET on 12/5/12.  Questions can be called in at  888-558-6489 (or  816-347-5519 outside the US).

Radio Show with Viki Kind: 11/15/12 4pm ET

Please join me as I speak with Viki Kind of KindEthics.com (“The Human Side of Ethics in Healthcare”) on her BlogTalkRadio show on Thursday, November 15th at 4pm ET.  We’ll be discussing my new book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide, and ways in which to help residents thrive in nursing homes.  The show will be a great resource for family members, providing tips for helping loved ones adjust to a long-term care stay, and will offer healthcare professionals a deeper understanding of residents’ concerns to enhance person-centered care.  If you’re a facility looking for ways to improve relationships with families, let them know about this show which offers a balanced insider view of nursing homes and how to work within the system to meet the needs of residents.

For more information about the half-hour radio show, visit the Kind Ethics blogtalkradio page.  To listen to the show, visit the page on Thursday, November 15th at 4pm ET and click on the arrow button below the photo.  To ask questions, use the call-in number listed there.

The recording will still be available at the same page after November 15th.

Radio Show Tonight: 11/5/12 8pm ET

Due to Hurricane Sandy, Dale Carter and I rescheduled last week’s show to tonight.  We hope you can join us!

Please join me as I speak with Dale Carter of Transition Aging Parents on her BlogTalkRadio show on Monday, November 5th at 8pm ET.  We’ll be discussing my new book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide, and ways in which to help residents thrive in nursing homes.  The show will be a great resource for family members in particular, providing tips for helping loved ones adjust to a long-term care stay.  If you’re a facility looking for ways to improve relationships with families, let them know about this show which will offer a balanced insider view of nursing homes and how to work within the system to meet the needs of residents.

For more information about the half-hour radio show, visit Helping Your Aging Parent Thrive in their Nursing Home.  To listen to the show, visit the page on Monday, November 5th at 8pm ET and click on the arrow button below my photo.  To ask questions, use the call-in number listed there.

If you’re reading this after November 5th, you can still access the call recording at the same page.

Helping Your Aging Parent Thrive in their Nursing Home: 11/5/12 @8pm ET

Please join me as I speak with Dale Carter of Transition Aging Parents on her BlogTalkRadio show on Monday, November 5th at 8pm ET.  We’ll be discussing my new book, The Savvy Resident’s Guide, and ways in which to help residents thrive in nursing homes.  The show will be a great resource for family members in particular, providing tips for helping loved ones adjust to a long-term care stay.  If you’re a facility looking for ways to improve relationships with families, let them know about this show which will offer a balanced insider view of nursing homes and how to work within the system to meet the needs of residents.

For more information about the half-hour radio show, visit Helping Your Aging Parent Thrive in their Nursing Home.  To listen to the show, visit the page on Monday, November 5th at 8pm ET and click on the arrow button below my photo.  To ask questions, use the call-in number listed there.

10/29/12 Update: Due to Hurricane Sandy, we are rescheduling this show for 11/5/12.

Mental Health in Nursing Homes: Dr. El speaks at Risk Management Conference

Where was I last week and why didn’t I update my blog as usual?  I was in Denver, speaking about Mental Health in Nursing Homes at the National Aging Services Risk Management conference sponsored by Caring Communities, Peace Church Risk Retention Group, and ECRI Institute.  I addressed the fact that facilities are exposing themselves to multiple risks if they aren’t providing appropriate mental health care, and I offered practical, low- or no-cost ideas on how to improve mental health treatment in long-term care settings.  The talk was recorded and will be available to ECRI Institute members at their website: ecri.org.  In their words: ECRI Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that researches the best approaches to improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

Social Media in Health Care: Focus of APA Talk

Last weekend I was in Orlando, Florida for the American Psychological Association conference, where I spoke as part of a symposium on Social Media in Long-Term Care Settings.  We discussed concerns around maintaining privacy and confidentiality, as well as the use of social media to improve care.  Of course, I talked about my blog, how it developed, recommendations for those considering beginning their own blogs, and ways in which I’ve used my blog for therapeutic purposes with the residents.  Below you can see me with co-presenters, Drs. Keely Kolmes, Geoff Lane, Mary Lewis, and Pat Bach, who are all psychologists experienced in the use of social media in health care.

Young People in Nursing Homes: Focus of Dr. El’s APO Convention Talk

Will you be in Toronto on October 19th, 2011?  Come hear Dr. El speak at the annual convention of the Activity Professionals of Ontario.

Participants will learn:

• How we react to working with younger residents, and how younger residents react to us as staff members.
• How to use this knowledge to create healthy resident/staff relationships, free of disruptive conflicts.
• What types of activities work best with this population.
• How to create a nursing home environment where younger people thrive.