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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Days are darker and shorter, the weather is cold or wet, and yes, it is winter. The holidays have come and gone and you find yourself feeling sad, tired and depleted. This is somewhat normal for many of us and even more so for the older population. They might have had lots of activity during [...]
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It has been my honor, over the past 25 years, to help people make hard decisions such as giving up a home of 50 years for a retirement community or a downsized condo. One comes to this decision from various paths; economic reasons, health concerns, loss of spouse or wanting to relocate near adult children. [...]
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A client once told me that life would be better if the last ten years were lived first and the first ten years were lived last.
Since that experience I feel challenged to provide some sort of delight to the clients we serve. One of the most satisfying ways to do this as a Care Manager [...]
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You want this no matter what your position is…good end of life planning gives you control. If done appropriately and with the right legal tools you can dictate how you want your journey to be played out based on your values and not the values of the doctor, the hospital, your family or others.
I am [...]
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Posted in Care Management, Uncategorized on May 29th, 2009
In working with clients for the last 16+ years, I am amazed how much I learn and the renewal that I feel on a regular basis. Working so closely with another person moving through the transitions of his or her life is an honor. Listening to the life experiences as well as the fears, joys [...]
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