by Jen Amis | Aug 28, 2025 | Advice, For Facilities, For Families, Uncategorized
When your loved one goes to the emergency room (ER) with aggressive or agitated behavior, doctors may give medications to help keep them safe and calm. As an adult child or family member, it’s important to understand what these medications are, why they’re used, and...
by Audrey Parris | Apr 16, 2020 | Advice, For Facilities, For Families, For Providers, Live Well, News, Uncategorized
2.5 million Americans reside in assisted living and nursing facilities across the country. All are under lock-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As expected, the residents are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety due to removed visits from friends and family,...
by Audrey Parris | Mar 3, 2020 | Advice, For Families, Live Well, News, Uncategorized
As mentioned in our previous article about the growing mental health for farmers , Encounter Telehealth knows first hand the stressful nature of the farming lifestyle. Located in the heart of Omaha, we work closely with rural farming communities. Many of our partner...
by Audrey Parris | Dec 20, 2019 | Advice, For Facilities, For Families, For Providers, Live Well, News, Uncategorized
There is a growing mental health epidemic among the farmers and ranchers of America. Due to environmental conditions, trade politics, reduced workforce, and financial stress we are seeing higher rates of depression and anxiety among agricultural workers. CATTLE...
by Audrey Parris | Dec 11, 2019 | Advice, For Facilities, For Families, For Providers, Guest Posts, Holistic Mental Health, Live Well, News, Uncategorized
McKnight’s Long Term Care News originally published the below article written by Encounter Telehealth’s Randy Beckett- Vice President of Geriatric Psychiatric Services, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC. To read the full article, please visit McKnight’s by...
