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Often families come to the conclusion that it’s a safety risk for their frail elder family member to stay at home yet 24/7 in-home care is not affordable. The question arises: What is best for Mom or Dad?
Remember to think of future needs as you make a decision for the needs [...]
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Watch the video blog: Geriatric Care Managers
We are often asked about the background of our professional staff and I can proudly say they are all Certified as Care Managers, (CMC). This means they have been tested and have passed an exam that says they have the knowledge to guide families with aging issues. In order [...]
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There are so many websites leading in different directions, each touting they are the premier, largest, biggest, best option for aging parent home care, assisted living or even financial planning and legal advice.
Where does a family turn? How do families know they are getting someone who is working on behalf of them, with the central [...]
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Dr. Dennis McCullough has written a book on Embracing “Slow Medicine,” The Compassionate Approach to Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones called “My Mother Your Mother”.
Dr. McCullough’s approach is a gentle, kind common sense approach to extending medical care to the very frail elderly. He calls for a movement in “attending” to seniors changing [...]
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It is hard, as adult children, to know – Is my Mother tired? Or, is she depressed? Or, is she just not feeling well in general?
Viewing our parents objectively is challenging. Parents often shield their children from negative thoughts, feelings, depression or discomfort.
In addition, hearing is often diminished and being in a busy environment can [...]
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Elder abuse is rising. Even though my mother is bright and doing well living alone, which she prefers, she is a target just because of her age! Mom is almost 88 and out and about going to clubs and driving friends around. She lives in a major urban city and has since her birth. The [...]
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