Ephraim Zagelbaum

Most countries are facing the aging of their population, which results in an increasing demand for long-term care. In order to develop assistance in the area of ​​long-term care, it is important for the municipality to play a more active role. According to the words of Ephraim Zagelbaum, founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , “aging is not just about facing life's crises, it's about moving through life's challenges and opportunities." In a context of population ageing, Ephraim Zagelbaum encourages the utilization of professional care for the elderly living in the community. Mr. Zagelbaum proposes universal access for all citizens, effective care for better health outcomes, efficient use of resources, high-quality services and responsiveness to patient concerns. This understanding is needed to increase the efficiency of the long-term care system. Indeed, formal care used has been found to have positive effects on the health of the elderly and it also affects th...

It is not always possible for some of us to provide constant care to our parents or senior loved ones in our own home. Due to this reason, many families are searching for assisted living center for their elderly loved ones. The most recommendable scenario is the elderly ones to participate in the search process. But, if the elderly one suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you may have to be the only responsible for the search. Below, the healthcare professional and CEO of Personal Healthcare, Ephraim Zagelbaum , shares some steps that can help you find the right care. 1. Determine what you can afford. In the most cases, money is the most important factor that needs to be taken into account. Ephraim Zagelbaum recommends looking for something that the family can afford to pay on a monthly basis. He also suggests considering social security or veterans benefits as creative ways to pay for a care. But, there is a scenario when some families have to make a though ...

The skilled nursing operator, Absolut Care decided to sale four sites and to focus only on its core business. The company determined not to renew leases for four nursing facilities. Absolut Care is selling a pair of 40-bed facilities in Eden Dunkirk, NY, 120-bed facility in Salamanca and a 100-bed facility in Houghton. This company is reducing its ownership in the area by a third. The vice president, Chris Luterek, informed that the company wants to focus only on the facilities that will remain under their management. Ephraim Zagelbaum, the founder and owner of Personal Healthcare, oversaw this opportunity and decided to expand its business, buying these facilities.  The total price of the purchase was not revealed. It is speculated that Zagelbaum paid $1.3 million for the Eden nursing facility. The deal for this facility was closed on March 27. In the past several years, Ephraim Zagelbaum expanded considerably his business across different locations. He started with...

Nowadays people live longer and demand more and higher quality preventive and long-term care. As the American population continues to grow older, people need skilled, dedicated professionals to meet their health needs. Nursing has a key role in promoting health and keeping people well as well as supporting them during times of illness. Ephraim Zagelbaum is the Founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , a business that would provide superior service to seniors in need of assistance while making a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families. As he explains, around the world, demand for nursing homes and assisted living services is growing along with the aging population. In fact, the global population of people over 60 is expected to hit 1.2 billion in 2025. Internationally, demand for nursing homes and assisted living services is growing along with the number of elderly people, states Ephraim Zagelbaum. While the number of nursing facilities varies by region, a...