Working adults in the “autumn” of their careers find that they are juggling work and aging family dilemmas — causing loss of pay or employer dissatisfaction with their performance or absence. Baby Boomers facing retirement also face the realities of still having to care for parents or other older relatives — this “care” duty can Read More
The Elephant in the Room – Difficult Talks We All Should Have
Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder and Executive Director of Eldercare Services discusses and give solutions on effective communication with family members about the issues of aging. These issues might be: Who would make medical decisions for you? And, do they know your wishes? Remarriage Memory loss — possible dementia Forgiveness — Needing it and Read More
Eldercare Services’ Care Manager Code of Ethics and Standards
Eldercare Services Care Managers follow a Code of Ethics and Standards of practice set up by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM).These Standards have been developed because Professional Geriatric Care Management is a human service specialty provided by professionals from diverse backgrounds and academic preparations to a vulnerable and often frail population. Read More
Pickled Grapes – A Lesson in "Being in the Moment"
Visiting a small group home this past weekend, I arrived when three seniors were just finishing their lunch meal, so I joined the conversation. The first one (a new resident) asked me if this was a “boarding house” and I answered in the affirmative about everyone having their own rooms. One of the ladies answered, Read More
Eldercare Services Announces Caregiver of the Year Award
Our caregiver of the year, Adeniyi Williams, has earned this distinction as a result of his devotion to his clients, his exemplary team work and his stellar performance. Adeniyi has been with Eldercare Services a number of years as he attends school. Adeniyi always communicates clearly and frequently his needs and Home Care Services is Read More
Dementia and Glasses/Hearing Aids
Glasses and hearing aids: The unheralded quality of life features that, all too often, are taken for granted. My client recently had the unfortunate experience of having her glasses break – more specifically the frames. She has a dementia diagnosis and it was a very sudden and distinct change in her reaction to her surroundings Read More
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