Ephraim Zagelbaum

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 ...

Positive thinking can make one live longer! Ephraim Zagelbaum states that it is proven that the positive thinking reduces stress, improves immunity and lowers the risk of heart disease. Below, Ephraim Zagelbaum shares some results of researches about positive thinking and aging in order to help you become a more positive person. Stay Positive The positive perception of the aging process can add years to your life. In a study of 600 people, those with positive perceptions of their aging lived an average of 7.5 years longer. Look Forward to Aging Researchers have found that people, who are adjusting their perception of aging while they are young, can increase the chance of living longer. In Ephraim Zagelbaum's opinion, this would improve your positive attitude towards aging and can have a huge impact on your life expectancy. Stay Resilient It is not yet known for sure how exactly positive attitude leads to a longer life. Ephraim Zagelbaum believes t...

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...

In essence, nursing has always been a part our society. Today, the health care industry provides somewhere around 13.5 million jobs, which makes it 8 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations, as well as the country's largest industry. As Ephraim Zagelbaum , the founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare and explains, compared to other industries, health-care is expected to realize a significant increase in the number of career opportunities across the spectrum of its many specialties. His  company currently owns 10+ nursing homes within New York and Massachusetts with more than 1,300 beds. According to that, his company offers a big number of job opportunities. One of the biggest nursing home within Personal Health Care is  Tarrytown Hall Care Center , based in Tarrytown, NY, with a total of 120 beds.  But of course, nursing wasn’t always as consolidating as it is today. As a matter of fact, Ephraim Zagelbaum states, it took years and years for it to grow and reac...

The nursing profession has been around since the beginning of time, but as Ephraim Zagelbaum , the founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare, a senior care management company explains, it has drastically evolved over the course of history. Today, nurses are one of the most important professions within the health care industry. They are well versed in a wide range of occupational duties that they utilize within a variety of settings. Here, Ephraim Zagelbaum, the experienced healthcare business administrator, who holds a master degree in business administration ,   offers you a brief walk through the history of the nursing profession and how it has progressed to the state where it’s at today. When looking at the rise of modern nursing, Ephraim Zagelbaum,  believes it’s important to note that in the United States, nursing officially began in the early 1700’s when the first almshouse was opened in Philadelphia. During this period of time, within these hospitals, the main role...

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...