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 at other times because the well parent was Read More
Archives for 2009
Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Seniors
by Janice M. Kelly B.S.N., Care Manager, D.S.D. Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. For elders, there is the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease and Diabetes. As you age, you might need less energy, but you still need Read More
Stroke Identification
Many of us have heard stories about someone who didn’t pay attention to the signs of a stroke and later died. Recently, there has been a story circulating in our community of a woman who fell at a party but blamed it on a tripping. She denied medical attention at the time but later that Read More
The Centenarian Boom
I recently attended the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Regional meeting in Denver, Colorado with fellow Care Managers Linda Fodrini-Johnson, Nancy Hickman and Nancy Chaknova. One of the speakers was Janet Benavente, MHR, who presented a fascinating session titled, “Centenarians: Anticipating the Boom”. The following excerpts are from her talk: Individuals living to Read More
Placement Doesn’t Have to be a Bad Word
“Placement”, looking at senior housing options, doesn’t have to be a bad word. This week’s New York Times article, “Nursing Homes That Belie the Bad Image“, by Jane E. Brody sheds light on how facilities and nursing homes can be necessarry and not so evil. A Professional Geriatric Care Manager can help choose the right Read More
Seniors and Sensory Loss
We experience the world through our senses. When one or more of them is affected by disease, accidents or the aging process, it diminishes one’s ability to function at optimal levels. As one ages, the loss of hearing or sight might contribute to isolation and/or depression. The aging process causes some changes in vision such Read More