The wedding vows spoken by many couples have a phrase that says, “In sickness and in health.” If spoken in a religious setting it means to many that they promise, not only to their partner but also to God, that they will care for the other no matter what the realities of their lives bring. Read More
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Senior Housing Choices
When a spouse or aging parents need to move to a more supportive senior housing environment, families are not always sure what would be best. That is why thousands of families have come to use our Professional Geriatric Care Managers (experienced and credential social workers, therapists, and nurses) to assist with that challenging decision. Families Read More
Medicare Myth Busting
Yes, Medicare will pay for a broken hip. No, Medicare will not pay a dime for daily caregiving, but who does pay in this situation? I am going to do a little Medicare myth busting and dispel some common questions and concerns. Questions and Concerns that could be keeping you from getting the service you need. Read More
Dementia Behaviors: Strategies & Solutions
The various dementias produce challenges with memory, behavior and personality. How we design an intervention will depend on your role with the individual and the specific dementia and dementia behaviors. We start with these two variables in creating an intervention or strategy. Then you need to take into consideration the environment, time of day and Read More
Caring for Someone with Dementia Can Harm Your Health
When caring for someone with dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, I have seen many of my clients’ family caregivers die before the person receiving the care. I read a recent article about Karen Boyer, the wife of Gene Wilder (who died from Alzheimer’s disease), where she talked about the stress and the love she felt. It Read More
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s This October, The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It is the largest event of its kind in the world! Join thousands of participants on the lovely 3 mile walk, designed for people of all ability levels. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to put an Read More
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