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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. http://bit.ly/345ORDs

This Simple, Embarrassing Activity Improves Brain Function and Teamwork, According to a Neuroscience Ph.D. It doesn't even matter if you do it badly or well.

Prior Problems in Skilled Nursing Facilities can Affect Your Reputation Today!
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Skilled Nursing Provider Haunted by Problems of the Past When Taking Over from Troubled Tenants - Skilled Nursing News 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 ...

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

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: http://bit.ly/2Mckx3M

What Does "Love" Mean When You're Old? Love in shrinking horizons

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

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

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

"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/

"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

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. http://bit.ly/2m6Pg7Q

Don't Panic: This is Exactly What To Do When a Colleague Tells You They're Struggling With Their Mental Health A psychologist explains everything you need to know about supporting a co-worker.

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/

Music, Emotion, and Well-Being https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/201908/music-emotion-and-well-being

Music, Emotion, and Well-Being How music affect the way we think, feel, and behave?

"[The training] helps the staff feel better about their jobs. It has really changed the way they do their work." - Director of Education at a Geriatric Center. We offer a variety of educational, professional development, and consultative programs to meet your needs. http://bit.ly/344GGry

Since our inception in 1993, our psychologists have assessed and treated over 50,000 people. Learn more about our team and our approach to bringing professional clinical psychology services to people in long-term care and related community settings. http://psychassociates.com/index.php

Have you ever been affected by ageism? Four teams around the world are collecting and assessing the available evidence on ageism — its causes and health consequences, how to combat it, and how best to measure it. Here's more from the NY Times: https://nyti.ms/2ZyI6I4

Ageism: A ‘Prevalent and Insidious’ Health Threat The World Health Organization has begun four studies intended to define ageism and identify ways to combat it.

Executives of skilled nursing facilities have had to adapt to many changes, especially on reimbursement issues. With the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) coming in October, it is important to learn how to leverage the new model for quality and financial improvement. Our own Jeanne Devine, PhD, will discuss PDPM with Joseph Tomaino, CEO of Grassi Healthcare Advisors, at a FREE webinar on September 12. Register here: https://www.grassihealthcareadvisors.com/secDPDPM

As senior enter their later years, some consider "rational su***de." But is there such a thing? https://wapo.st/2KJBUbl

Do you know how to spot a good therapist? The best share these ten traits, according to Psychology Today. http://bit.ly/2IJwe06

Are you getting enough sleep at night? Some of the most successful leaders claim they only sleep four hours each night. But is that the key to success...or burnout? This NY Times piece explains what happens when we don't get enough sleep. https://nyti.ms/2KB5n8B

We're hiring! PsychAssociates is looking for psychologists who are interested and committed to continued learning, have the emotional strength and competence to work with people in difficult situations, would like to work with an organization committed to the highest level of professional ethics, advocacy, and the profession of psychology, have skills and knowledge to share with a network of colleagues, and are ready to work with some of the best psychology professionals in the state of New York. If this is you, please visit our website to learn more about the opportunity to join our growing company. http://psychassociates.com/index.php/careers

They are not official diagnoses, but more and more therapists are labeling their patients' anxiety as “climate distress,” “climate grief,” “climate anxiety” or “eco-anxiety.” Many people report feeling overwhelmed, helpless and anxious about the future of the planet. Have you been hearing these types of concerns? http://bit.ly/2GENxhr

As the opioid epidemic rages on, psychologists can play a role advocating for research, training and clinical programs and using our skills to bring research findings into the clinical setting. The American Psychological Association is leading the charge. http://bit.ly/2KE7Q2d

Recent research has drawn a link between diets high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, and the development of Alzheimer's disease, leading some to refer to Alzheimer's dementia as "Type 3 Diabetes." Read more about the link here: http://bit.ly/2NgYT0I

Alzheimer's Disease or Type 3 Diabetes Alzheimer’s is not only a debilitating disease but it's increasingly common.

There are important life lessons that can be learned in the garden, and gardening has been shown to have mental health benefits. From Psychology Today, here are a few good reasons to get your hands dirty this summer. http://bit.ly/2X35r2D

10 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening Few activities are more life-giving.

Meet our team: Arnetta McKenna, PsyD, is a Program Director at PsychAssociates Group. "This job allows me to to work across various settings with multiple disciplines. I enjoy working directly with the residents we provide services to as well as working with the staff who spend the bulk of their time with those residents," she says. "Our company emphasizes work-life balance and offers excellent options for psychologists in various life situations. For early career professionals, there is a great deal of support and supervision. For those in private practice, we offer the opportunity to work with peers and build professional relationships. And for the semi-retired, there is the ability to work as little or as much as you like." Learn more at http://psychassociates.com/index.php/careers

What can you do with a degree in psychology? A wide variety things, according to this article in US News & World Report. If your goal is to work with a geriatric population providing high quality clinical services, let's talk. We are always hiring! http://psychassociates.com/

What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree? Experts say a graduate degree in psychology can prepare you for a clinical or nonclinical career.

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