Eldementals

Eldementals Eldementals RN care management and aging life care management - website for those with complex disease processes, care situations, and their loved ones!

www.Eldementals.com Karen M. McPhail, MSN, RN has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has been working since 2001 as a private Healthcare Consultant and Geriatric Care Manager in the DC Metro area. She specializes in boutique style case management for private clients. As a professional geriatric care manager, she has been educated in the various fields of human services, including case management, psychology, nursing, and gerontology. She is trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and provide services for the elderly and their families, with advocacy for older adults being her primary focus. She has served as a Senior Transplant Coordinator and Program Administrator for the Department of Transplantation and Ancillary Services at Georgetown University Hospital; as an Assistant Director of Nursing, a Director of Nursing / Wellness Director, and a VP Special Project Consultant for Manor Care Health Services; and as a Transplant Program Coordinator for the Liver Transplant Program at the University of Maryland. Karen attended Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa (BSN, 1991), George Mason University , Fairfax, VA (MSN, 1996), and Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (1999, NP Program). She is a member of the National Association of Case Management, the Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA), the past President of the George Mason Nursing Alumni Association, a past board member of the National Kidney Foundation, a past Director and Founder of the Transplant Institute Foundation, a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society, a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, and has completed certification with the Alzheimers association and as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator. She has served as adjunct faculty for both Georgetown University and George Mason University Nursing Programs. She has been recognized on several occasions for her community service efforts on behalf of her area, has published work in the Journal of Nursing Administration, does private healthcare consulting for a variety of organizations, and is now developing this Geriatric focused blog titled "Eldementals™," which is a blog to support seniors and their caregivers.

04/01/2026

Finding solutions for aging adults that ensure safety and best quality of life are the hallmarks of Aging Life Care™.

03/29/2026

Medicare, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, April 15 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In this FREE virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Lisa Pratt, Staff Attorney for Healthcaree and Elder Law with Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. (LSNV), will educate family caregivers of older and adults and people with disabilities on long-term care planning. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/CAREWEB1.

03/27/2026

⚠️ All four VITA sites are now open! Don’t wait until April 15, plan your visit now: https://bit.ly/DFS-VITA

Did you or your family make less than $69,000 in 2025? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free help preparing your tax return and maximizing refunds and tax credits. Visit one of the four VITA locations in Fairfax County before April 15 to work with our VITA volunteers on your tax return.

Although diabetes mellitus (DM) is a well-established determinant of dementia risk, most studies have evaluated only typ...
03/27/2026

Although diabetes mellitus (DM) is a well-established determinant of dementia risk, most studies have evaluated only type 2 DM.

In this recent study DM was associated with elevated dementia risk, with the highest risk among those with T1DM or type 1 diabetes. These findings highlight the need to better understand mechanisms tying T1DM to dementia.



Background and ObjectivesAlthough diabetes mellitus (DM) is a well-established determinant of dementia risk, most studies have evaluated type 2 DM (T2DM) or any DM. The influence of type 1 DM (T1DM) on dementia risk remains unclear. We evaluated ...

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03/24/2026

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The answer is no - we help individuals of all ages who have chronic conditions and complex care needs! 
03/24/2026

The answer is no - we help individuals of all ages who have chronic conditions and complex care needs! 

Discover how Aging Life Care Management supports individuals of all ages navigating complex medical or life-altering challenges.

We make processes more efficient and effective for our care partners! Reach out today to learn how we can assist more ...
03/21/2026

We make processes more efficient and effective for our care partners! Reach out today to learn how we can assist more through collaborative practice.



Many older adults have challenges as a result of aortic valve regurgitation. The FDA recently approved the first TAVR sy...
03/20/2026

Many older adults have challenges as a result of aortic valve regurgitation.

The FDA recently approved the first TAVR system for severe aortic regurgitation.

This approval makes Trilogy the only transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system indicated for patients with symptomatic severe aortic regurgitation who are at high risk for surgical aortic valve replacement.

Unlike other TAVR valves designed for aortic stenosis, the Trilogy system attaches directly to the native aortic leaflets without relying on annular calcification for anchoring.

The system is implanted via transfemoral access and features locators that align the device with the patient's cusps for proper alignment.




Limited launch expected for JenaValve's Trilogy System

03/18/2026

The new Puller Veterans Care Center is now open in Warrenton!

They are accepting new veterans into their long term skilled nursing unit.

If you have a loved one who is a veteran needing this type of care this is something to explore.

03/15/2026

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03/14/2026

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