I had a call this month from a local hospital discharge planner complimenting us on our professional advocacy (Geriatric Care Management) for clients, our team spirit and wise counsel. She was also very impressed with our caregivers in the hospital setting – whom she said were kind, helpful and an asset to the client. We [...]
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Do you choose a company by reputation or what the costs will be? Perhaps the most important qualifier for you is that the company is located close to your parent. If you choose the one with the lowest rate, is that what you get in quality? It certainly could be! There is an old phrase, [...]
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We can look to women like Lena Horn or Betty White and admire them for their talents and gifts. We can also be encouraged by their spirit and, I would guess, their” fight” to be seen and respected for not just their talents, but who they were as women.
Who were they? They were women of [...]
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More and more of us are caring for our aging family members at the same time as working, caring for adult children and wondering if we can ever retire. Some of us are even retiring early and reducing our possible pensions and social security benefits to care for a family member.
According [...]
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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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View this video blog: Memory Loss and Aging Parents
When one parent is exhibiting signs of memory loss the other parent can often cover up for the spouse who is losing the ability to care for themselves. Adult children are often surprised when they hear about a diagnosis they never saw, sometimes because of denial and [...]
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How often I have heard from a family member that their mother is in the hospital and seems so confused!
Patients who were functioning fairly well at home often seem unaware, forgetful or anxious when in the hospital. Sometimes there are reports of combative or agitated behavior; or concerns that a patient can no longer function [...]
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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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