PsychAssociates Group

11/06/2019

You may not feel like dancing, but research shows it can be a quick and easy way to benefit brain function and increase productivity with your team.

It doesn't even matter if you do it badly or well.

11/05/2019

11/01/2019

Prior Problems in Skilled Nursing Facilities can Affect Your Reputation Today!

When Lantis Enterprises, Inc., a South Dakota health care management firm, took over certain properties from the bankrupt Welcov Healthcare on September 1, 2018, the operators didn’t expect that a prior fraud claim — based on allegations of excessive and improper Medicare billing dating back to ...

10/29/2019

Quality Costs Money - Is There a Nursing Home Funding Crisis?

Last updated on October 15th, 2019 at 02:30 pmIn April, Julie Thauer’s 91-year-old mother, Nancy, suffered a stroke, and her assisted living facility could no longer provide the services she needed. She had to move. Once she began researching her options, Thauer, a Shorewood resident, was confront...

10/14/2019

Among the many changes that affect individuals as they age is the definition and experience of love. Different priorities, different intensity...but love is no less real for those in their later years. Here's more:

Love in shrinking horizons

09/30/2019

Wishing you a good and sweet new year. Shanah tovah!

09/24/2019

The new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) coming in October, emphasizes screening for depression in skilled nursing facilities. Our own Jeanne Devine, PhD, spoke with Joe Tomaino, CEO of Grassi Healthcare Adivosors, in a webinar on "Getting MDS Section D Right for PDPM Success!" She discusses the importance of filling out Section D correctly and accurately, and the impact it has on both quality measures and reimbursement for your facility. Watch the recording here: https://www.grassihealthcareadvisors.com/secDPDPM

09/18/2019

Researchers have shown that caring for a spouse with cardiovascular disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in the caregiver. But here's the silver lining: they found that support for both the patient and caregiver helped reduce that risk. http://bit.ly/2krfPEg

09/17/2019

"The greatest satisfaction one can receive in life is to engage in compassionate work for others." - Eric Garfinkel, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, PsychAssociates Group. Learn more about the work we do and opportunities to join our team of psychologists. http://psychassociates.com/

09/16/2019

"Cheer up." We've all heard this advice, and we may have even given it. But NPR recently shared new research now links optimism with longevity. Do you think being optimistic can help you live a longer life? https://n.pr/2lyz9Qf

09/09/2019

Is it just a bad day, or something more pervasive? Talking with a colleague about a mental health challenge can be tricky. We found this article which offers sound advice on how to navigate the conversation.

A psychologist explains everything you need to know about supporting a co-worker.

09/06/2019

It may not surprise you to know that average American lies twice a day, for a variety of reasons and in a range of situations. But you may be surprised that more than 90% of Americans admitted lying to their therapists in a recent study. https://time.com/5601327/people-lie-to-therapists/