Elder Care Consultants, Inc (ECC) is looking for a dedicated and passionate professional to join our team. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Work (LSW, BSW or MSW) Care Manager this may be an ideal career opportunity for you. ECC is a devoted care management organization that […]
Medication Reconciliation: Why Having a Care Team Matters Managing medications can be overwhelming for older adults and their families. A patient may see a primary care provider, cardiologist, neurologist, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, and other specialists. Each provider may prescribe a new medication, change a dosage, or discontinue a medication. Without clear communication among everyone involved, the […]
The Debra Levy Award was created at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Chapter conference of ALCA to honor the memory of one of our founding members, who died at the age of 59, after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. This year, ECC founder Vanessa Bishop was honored to be nominated for the award. The following is excepted […]
In September 2021, Vanessa presented Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Care Options. Watch her presentation >
Attend the Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Care Options and hear Vanessa speak at this event. Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00pm. More information >
Vanessa Bishop spoke about Housing Options at Senior Law Day 2021. Check out the full recording of the webinar >
Register today to see Vanessa Bishop speak about Housing Options at Senior Law Day 2021. Friday June 11, 2021 10 am. See the flyer for more information >
Posted on March 19, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. At discharge, the patient is transported to the rehabilitation facility, typically by ambulance or wheelchair van unless the patient is being transferred from the hospital to their Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation. The staff must quickly begin the task of getting to know its new patient which […]
Posted on March 15, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. It can be confusing … but we can help. While the differences between Inpatient Acute Rehab (IRF) and Sub-Acute Rehab (SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility) seem straight forward, the path from hospitalization to either rehabilitation setting may not be, especially during the pandemic. Although it […]
Posted on March 12, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. Post Hospital Rehabilitation Following a hospital stay for a planned surgery, an injury or illness, many patients benefit from skilled rehabilitation at a facility after discharge. There are two types of facilities: (1) Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facility (IRF); and (2) Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility (SNF). Note: […]