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About Dr. El
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, PhD, author of The Savvy Resident's Guide, is a speaker and consultant sharing insights gleaned over sixteen years as a nursing home psychologist. She’s been in resident rooms and at the nursing stations, talking with residents, families, line staff, and administrators. She’s spoken with policy makers and CEOs of large chain nursing homes, with researchers, and watchdog agencies.
Dr. El can teach you how to create a nursing home where EVERYBODY thrives.
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