Renata Gelman, RN, B.S.N., is assistant director of clinical services at Partners in Care, an affiliate of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY). In this role, she coordinates patient care and manages a multi-disciplinary team of field nursing and home health care professionals in the clinical area of a VNSNY’s private care division.

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How do I know if it's time to move dad into my home or possibly nursing home?


jdh789, Since your loved one is feeling so fragile from radiation therapy to the point of being unable to push the button on the emergency... see more

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How do I care for my mom with dementia when she is seeing people who are not there?


Thank you for your response. If one has concerns about any medications, they should be discussed with the patient’s physician.

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How do I care for my mom with dementia when she is seeing people who are not there?


Caregiving for a loved-one with dementia, when one of the persistent symptoms is visualizing people that are not there, is a challenging... see more

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My mother embellishes every conversation and story. Does she have dementia?


An older person embellishing every conversation and story is not necessarily an indicator or symptom of dementia. However, if your concern... see more

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