Lamorinda Weekly, June 19, 2014 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, speaks of the challenges when learning about a newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s patient. Linda offers some “Tools Needed to Communicate” with someone who has a dementia. To read the article please click here.
Archives for 2014
Care Management Saves the Life of Many Family Members
June Affirmation: “Following my intuition and my heart keeps me safe and sound.” “I am not sure what we would have done or what would have happened to me had I not had the guidance, coaching and advocacy of my care manager. She saved my mom’s life!” A quote from a recent thank you card Read More
Healthy aging into your 80s and beyond
Consumer Reports, June 2014 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, is quoted in this issue that discusses 5 keys to a long, healthful life. To read the article please click here.
Dirty Dancing at Any Age – A Lesson to do What you Love!
The national organization I am part of, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, recently emailed this video to me and the other Care Managers in our office. The video of this older woman, doing what she is most passionate about, is what we continually educate and advise our clients and their family members to Read More
Progressive Illness – Is “Joy” Possible After the Diagnosis
May Affirmation: “I am free of all stress in this moment. I look for joy in every day.” Bang! Wow! Why us? – Once given a diagnosis such as Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, for example, individuals and their partners are often overwhelmed with feelings of disbelief, denial, anger and depression. Sometimes the symptoms of what Read More
Fall Prevention…Should be on the Minds of all Over the Age of 60! 3 ways to Prevent
Who is falling, what happens then and how can we prevent this for ourselves? Every 15 seconds, an older adult is treated in the Emergency Room for a falls-related injury. A fall can change a life and many falls can be prevented in three ways: 1) Focus on strengthening exercises all your life 2) Be Read More