Last night, I watched a lovely short film, “Love at First Sight” on public television by ImageMakers. I was touched to the heart of my soul because this story is about someone who has significant memory loss living in an Assisted Living community who falls in love. We all remember the adrenalin and that rush Read More
Archives for November 2012
Emergency Response Systems Save Lives and Medicare Big Dollars
Needless trips to the ER are stressful to older adults and their families and take the time of emergency room medical providers. These needless trips will cost individuals, hospitals and Medicare thousands of dollars. My mother, who lives in Assisted Living, uses oxygen and can have episodes of forgetting how to adjust her oxygen and Read More
When aging parents need your help
The Wall Street Journal – MarketWatch, November 20, 2012 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, discusses visits with older adults during the holidays and how to spot and react to signs of decline. To read the full article, click here.
Do Your Parents Need a Manager?
The Wall Street Journal – MarketWatch, November 20, 2012 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, discusses what a Care Manager is and how one can help older adults live out their older years with a trusted advocate by their side. To read the full article, click here.
How to Choose a Long-Term-Care Facility for a Loved One
Kiplinger, November 2012 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, is gives tips and advice on how to find the best care for your loved one by narrowing your research. To read the full article, click here.
Advocacy vs. Complacency
Having just returned from Washington D.C., attending and presenting at The American Society on Aging Conference, I realized the importance of those of us aging, caring for frail family members and those with careers in the field of aging to stand up and be heard. We cannot afford the luxury of denial or being complacent. Read More