When you think of typical nurse duties, you generally conjure up an image of a hospital with patients that need assistance. Although many nurses are needed to physically work in hospitals… Read More
The Importance of Staff Self-Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Dr. Sherie L. Friedrich, PsyD
Chief Psychology Officer
The emotional cost of caring for others is a well-documented occu… Read More
Enhancing Coping Strategies to Combat
Isolation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Dr. Tiney PhD, DNP, FNP-BCMediTelecare Medication Manager
Leading studies estimate over 300 million peopl… Read More
Stress Management Quick Tips
Stress, to some degree, is normal. During times of crisis, however, our levels of normal everyday stress are compounded by stressors associated with the crisis a… Read More
COVID-19 spurs telehealth, secure access tech services
By: Kimberly Marselas
A range of for-profit and nonprofit healthcare organizations are responding to elderly people’s increased r… Read More
The Psychosocial Implications of COVID-19 on Seniors Living in Facilities
By Dr. Tiney Ray, PhD, DNP, FNP- BC
What a start to the New Year! COVID-19 also known as Coronavirus is the new pa… Read More
MediTelecare Is Expanding Telehealth Access for Long Term Care Facilities in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Providing access to the MediTelecareGo! platform and virtually connecting at-risk sen… Read More
MediTelecare Joins The Alzheimer’s Workplace Alliance
The Alzheimer’s Workplace Alliance (AWA) is a group of nearly 2,000 leading companies and organizations that have stepped up… Read More
MediTelecare Launches New Digital Telehealth Access Technology, MediTelecareGo!
MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT – January 2020
MediTelecare introduces a new digital suite for accessing behavio… Read More
The importance of recognizing and treating depression in cardiac residents at skilled nursing facilities
Tiney Ray, Ph.D., DNP, FNP-BC
Acute cardiac events, such as heart failure, affect ove… Read More
MediTelecare Prepares Skilled Nursing Facilities for next Phase of The Final Rule
MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT – OCTOBER 2019
MediTelecare, the nation’s leading provider of beha… Read More
MediTelecare Launches MediStaffCare To Help Frontline Workers Facing Unprecedented Pressures
In the face of COVID-19, medical and nursing staff need mental health support now more than ever… Read More
Recognizing Signs of Depression During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Dr. Kathleen Tallent, PhDMediTelecare Psychologist
During the current COVID-19 restrictions, it is more important tha… Read More
Important Warning Signs for Residents and Staff
By: Dr. Sherie L. Friedrich, PsyDChief Psychology Officer
During these difficult times many people are experiencing unprecedented levels of st… Read More
Combating Loneliness and Boredom
in Nursing Facilities During COVID-19
Nursing home residents often struggle with loneliness and at times with isolation, both which have negative consequence… Read More
MediTelecare Announces New Chief Medical Officer Eric Rosenberg, M.D., F.A.C.P.
MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT – June 2020
MediTelecare is proud to announce that Eric Rosenberg, M.D., F.A.C.P… Read More
MediTelecare Yields Positive Outcomes for Skilled Nursing Facilities Through Telehealth
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:00 AM
Promising Results From More Than 1,350 Resident-Patients Using T… Read More
MediTelecare, the nation’s largest provider of telehealth-behavioral care to the long-term care market including skilled and assisted living centers, announced significant positive res… Read More
Telemedicine Can Significantly Reduce High-Risk Medication Use in SNFs — Including Antipsychotics
By Maggie Flynn | September 30, 2020
The value of telehealth in the ski… Read More
Why Telehealth Should Be the Standard Protocol in Long-Term Care Facilities
By Ed Mercadante | October 1, 2020
With the COVID-19 cloud casting a shadow on high-risk elderly care co… Read More
Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Visit
Hosted by Joseph M. Casciani
Episode Description
Dr. Rosenberg
This episode features a geriatric physician discussing how to get the most out o… Read More
Behavioral telemedicine can improve geriatric mental health
by Sherie L. Friedrich, PsyD
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, skilled-nursing facilities have focused – rightly… Read More
An Inside Look At Behavioral Health Service
in Nursing Homes During COVID-19
Dr. Sherie FriedrichChief Psychology OfficerMediTelecare
This conversation explores the services that behavioral… Read More
The Advantages of Telemedicine During
– and Beyond – the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Dr. Eric Rosenberg
Dr. Eric Rosenberg, MD, FACPChief Medical Officer, MediTelecare
When the pandemic… Read More
Support for Patients with Dementia During Isolation
by Sherie L. Friedrich, PsyD
Our residents with dementia will require special attention during this difficult time as they are isolated fr… Read More
MediTelecare Continues National Expansion Providing Behavioral Telehealth Services To Seniors
Expands telehealth services into three new states in Q1
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MediTelecareFeb 23, 202… Read More
Middletown’s MediTelecare among firms thriving as virtual health booms
By Liese Klein
When Ed Mercadante went to investors four years ago, they thought his idea for a new company was c… Read More
Telehealth: Driving more effective, qualitative and accessible care for U.S. seniors
By Ed Mercadante, CEO MediTelecare
Ed MercadanteCEO, MediTelecare
When the COVID-19 pandemic began w… Read More
MediTelecare Now Providing Behavioral Telehealth Services To Seniors in 26 States
April 13, 2021
MIDDLETOWN, Conn., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MediTelecare, the nation’s… Read More
MediTelecare Launches New Consumer Offering Expanding Telehealth Services
MediTely is a direct -to-consumer telehealth service for the aging population
May 4, 2021
MIDDLETOWN, Conn., May 4… Read More
MediTelecare Earns URAC Accreditation in Telemedicine
The designation demonstrates the highest level of commitment to quality healthcare
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MediTelecareMay 11, 2021, 08:59 ET
M… Read More
MediTelecare Launches Transition to Home Program Via Tele-technology
Program eliminates disruptions in care via mobile telehealth app MediTely
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MediTelecareAug 10, 2021, 08:5… Read More
The Application of Telemedicine in Treating Addiction for Older Adults
November 2, 2021Steven Powell, MD
Isolated older adults may be especially vulnerable to addiction issues with the onset… Read More
The most critical gap in patient care: Post-discharge behavioral health
Sherie L. Friedrich, PSYDSeptember 28, 2021
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has experienced… Read More
Addressing the missing link in long-term patient care: The transition home
By: Sherie Friedrich, PsyD
For those patients discharged from a long-term care facility back into the community, pr… Read More
Slice of Healthcare and MediTelecare, Episode 2: The Post-Pandemic Need for Behavioral Care
MediTelecare has proudly partnered with Slice of Healthcare for a podcast series, where we’… Read More
Slice of Healthcare and MediTelecare, Episode 3: MediTelecare Chief Psychology Officer Dr. Sherry Friedrich and Vice President of Operations Stephen Tipping
MediTelecare has proud… Read More
Slice of Healthcare and MediTelecare, Episode 1: MediTelecare CEO and Founder Ed Mercadante
MediTelecare has proudly partnered with Slice of Healthcare for a podcast series, where we… Read More
MediTelecare Enters Training Partnership with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Building the next generation of nurse practitioners with the training and confidence to treat beha… Read More
MediTelecare Debuts Tele-Behavioral Health Services for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Community
MediTelecare Is Now Delivering Improved Access to Behavioral and Neurologic Care… Read More
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Why Telehealth? Comfort and Convenience
During the pandemic, we have taken advantage of evolving technologies to gather with friends and family, work remotely from home, and connect pr… Read More
Why Telehealth? Comfort and Convenience
During the pandemic, we have taken advantage of evolving technologies to gather with friends and family, work remotely from home, and connect professi… Read More
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CBT-I: The Natural Treatment for Insomnia
Sleep disturbance is common in long-term care facilities and can be very dangerous if not treated properly.
A study that included 4,000 reside… Read More
CBT-I: The Natural Treatment for Insomnia
Sleep disturbance is common in long-term care facilities and can be very dangerous if not treated properly.
A study that included 4,000 residents in… Read More
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Dementia: Why Early Detection Matters
As of 2020, there are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, and this number is expected to nearly double every 20 years – a… Read More
Dementia: Why Early Detection Matters
As of 2020, there are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, and this number is expected to nearly double every 20 years – affecti… Read More
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Situational vs. Clinical Depression – How to tell the difference
Depression affects roughly 10 percent of U.S. adults at some point in their lives. There are several di… Read More
Situational vs. Clinical Depression – How to tell the difference
Depression affects roughly 10 percent of U.S. adults at some point in their lives. There are several distinct… Read More
Telehealth Improving Clinician Access and Mental HealthCare for IDD Community
Historically, individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) have been part of a highly vul… Read More
Dr. Nick: The Incrementalist Podcast Recap: Life After 60
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in concern and discussion about older adults’ behavioral health. 20% of pe… Read More
MediTelecare Appoints Aimee Nangle, New Director of Human Resources
Nangle brings over twenty years of human resources experience to hone in on company talent and growth
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Se… Read More
MediTelecare Participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s to Further Research and Awareness for Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Oct. 13, 2022—MediTelec… Read More
How MediTelecare Transforms Depression Care
There are certain segments of healthcare that have long been stigmatized. Behavioral health for aging adults is one of them. Progress has been mad… Read More
Dr. Eden Brown: Slice of HealthCare Podcast Recap The Challenges of Covid-19 and the Skilled Nursing Community
The Covid 19 Pandemic challenged society and hit the healthcare community hard… Read More
MediTelecare Yields Positive Depression Outcomes for Patients in Skilled Care Nursing Via Telehealth Encounters
Telehealth significantly reduces depressive symptoms, report shows
MIDDLETOWN… Read More
Don’t Normalize Depression in Older Adults
Access to treatment among seniors is critical, just as with any other age group
by Sherie Friedrich, PsyDOctober 31, 2022
Depression sh… Read More
Valuing Our Essential Caregivers for a Brighter Future in Senior Care
The emotional and physical cost of caring for others is a heavy burden. Long-term care communities rely on their employe… Read More
Anxiety and the benefits of telehealth
Anxiety is a common and frequent function of the human experience. Our fight-or-flight response is built-in, and it serves a discrete purpose.
At one t… Read More