Anthony Cirillo

Bio

Anthony is a veteran healthcare professional and thought leader whose work has included serving as a Chief Marketing Officer for major health systems, launching and branding a Wall Street healthcare startup, working for a top Fortune 500, and consulting overseas with major medical centers. He started his career at CBS. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and an accredited business communicator of the International Association of Business Communicators.

Through a talent for singing, he came upon the senior population by entertaining in nursing homes. That led to a career path that has positioned him as expert in aging, boomer and caregiving issues. On his consumer blog, he helps people make educated aging decisions sooner in life and as the about.com expert guide, he is also a consultant and thought leader to the aging services industry.

Author of the seminal article, The Chief Experience Officer, which led to the Cleveland Clinic establishing the first hospital patient experience department, Anthony helps companies tie experience management and marketing together.

His book Who Moved My Dentures? dispels myths about long-term and aging in America. A member of the National Speakers Association, Anthony is a dynamic speaker who not only provides content expertise but delivers it in a memorable way. He helps organizations reach the boomer and senior population and is a conduit in reaching them through his talents.

Anthony has a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gerontology:

    FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- The shape of an older person's spine may predict their future need for home assistance or admission to a nursing home, according to a new Japanese study.

    The findings appeared online recently in the Journals of Gerontology...Full Article

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Gerontology:

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Incorrect weight shifting is the most common cause of falls in elderly people, according to researchers who analyzed videos of actual falls among seniors.

    The videos of 227 falls suffered by 130 people -- taken from closed-circuit television systems ...Full Article

  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Are assisted living facilities regulated by the federal government?
    Assisted living regulations are not as well known or as prevalent as nursing home regulations....  Full Post
  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Where can I find information on assisted living facilities?
    Well start with me. I am the expert guide to assisted living at about.com....  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gerontology:

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that two antibiotics commonly used to treat respiratory and sinus infections -- moxifloxacin (Avelox) and levofloxacin (Levaquin) -- may boost the risk of severe liver injury in seniors.

    The two drugs belong ...Full Article

  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Is the cost of nursing homes competitive?

    They are competitive in relation to each other. That is the cost of nursing home care averages the same amount from facility to facility. It is more important to understand how care is reimbursed. If you are hospitalized for three consecutive days and then sent to a nursing home for a stay related

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  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Do nursing homes have living will forms?

    Whether or not they do I would consider looking at The Five Wishes Aging with Dignity site - http://www.agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes.php - where you can find an advanced directive/living will that is honored in most states as a legal document and provides much more in-depth information as to

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  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    How can I help a senior with an alcohol problem?
    If you suspect an senior is having difficulty controlling alcohol consumption, offer support and maintain a non-judgmental attitude. The psychological effects of aging can play a major role in problem drinking among the elderly, according to researchers. A senior with a drinking problem may be lonely...  Full Post
  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Can a knee replacement improve balance in older adults?
    A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons showed that a knee replacement can help improve an elderly person's balance.

    Balance problems and increased risk for falls are common among seniors and falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in the United...  Full Post
  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    How can I keep a senior citizen safe during the summer?
    The summer can be a dangerous time for elderly people, but there are ways to keep them safe. The elderly should not be left in un-air-conditioned spaces for too long, and should be checked twice daily for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. They should drink plenty of water.  Full Post
  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Does a wrist fracture in older adults predict disability?
    Research indicates that older women who experience a wrist fracture tend to develop more disabilities. Wrist fracture is the most common upper-extremity injury sustained by elderly individuals, according to a report from researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago.

    Wrist fractures are as cli...  Full Post
  • Anthony Cirillo
    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    How can I avoid getting a central line infection?
    The rate of central line infections can be greatly curtailed through simple hygiene. As a Consumer Reports report stated: "The steps require equipment no more complex than hand soap, an antiseptic solution, and sterile drapes and garb. Other key components: giving nurses the authority to make doctors...  Full Post
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    Anthony Cirillo answered:
    Can wearing shoes at home help prevent falls?
    Wearing shoes may keep you safe from falls. Researchers from the Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research have found that seniors who go barefoot or wear only socks around the home are at greater risk for falls. Up to 52% of the seniors studied who reported a fall were barefoot, wearing socks...  Full Post