A widowed man in his 90s recently called Linda Fodrini-Johnson with a message that not only warmed her heart, but reaffirmed why she chose to become a professional geriatric care manager more than 20 years ago. “He said, ‘Linda, I want you to know I have the best quality of life and I think I’m Read More
The Donut Hole
Two of my client’s families have told me this week that their parent has reached the “donut hole,” that place in the Medicare D (drug plan) where they will need to cover all the costs of prescriptions until they reach an even higher level and then Medicare will cover most of the costs. The question Read More
Finding Senior Housing for Aging Parents
Watch the video blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oltA6PVmEXo 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 Read More
Geriatric Care Managers
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 Read More
Who is the Expert in Aging Care Choices?
There are so many websites leading in different directions, each touting they are the premier, largest, biggest, best option for aging parent home care, assisted living or even financial planning and legal advice. Where does a family turn? How do families know they are getting someone who is working on behalf of them, with the Read More
“Slow Medicine” a New Approach for Seniors Over 80
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 Read More