Often we hear from families, that need services for a parent, that their brother or sister doesn’t think mom needs anything or they feel she needs 10 times the care she really needs to stay safe and well. This conflict can sometimes delay an intervention that would benefit all family members. It is hard to [...]
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Our business is helping families with the challenging issues of aging. Sometimes it is getting siblings to agree on a decision of what is best for mom. Other times it is helping a family get the diagnosis they need so they can plan for the future or take control from someone who is impaired cognitively [...]
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There was recently an online streaming broadcast about Health Care Reform provided by the website www.healthreform.gov where some great information was obtained . Below, I have summarized what was said about the most recent law affecting Health Care Reform: 1. This new bill does not eliminate anything Medicare currently offers. 2. Starting in 2011, Medicare [...]
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I have a wonderful company to lead and we always refer to ourselves as the “team”. No matter what you do or what your job description is, you work for a common goal. In our case, it is quality of life for elders and peace for families. We acknowledge that the journey of aging can [...]
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As an employee of Eldercare Services and a consumer of Geriatric Care Management Services, I can empathize with anyone going through an emergency, status change, or strategic decision-making with a loved one. I often hear from clients or their families, what do I do first? Whom do I speak with, where do I find resources? [...]
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When a parent dies you are often overwhelmed by either the tasks of putting a memorial service together or your own grief. Some of the activities of putting the memorial service together can actually help you with your grief process and bring a smile to your heart even if the tears are in your eyes. [...]
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I just came across a great article by Jonathan Rauch, published in the April issue of The Atlantic Magazine. Mr. Rauch talks about his process of deciding when to move his very independent father closer to his home in Washington DC from Phoenix and his experience with doing so. In his anecdote, he reveals many [...]
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Why does the spouse try to do it all without hiring help or allowing others to assist? Is it the “for better or worse” vows of the marriage ceremony? Is it that they are fearful they will be judged by others if they share the care? Or, do they feel guilty if they self-care? Spouses [...]
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