I sign her out of the hospital rehab and bring her to my house for lunch. She sees her face and the droopy side for the first time and that her always perfectly coifed hair wasn’t looking very good – and said, “Ah! Look at my face”. I had to remind her it was from the Read More
Mom’s Going to Assisted Living – Am I Ready?
Tomorrow is the day I break through any denial that my mother needed help. Yet, I still feel somewhat guilty and know better on a professional and concrete level – she has had at least 4 small strokes! This one just hit her harder and has impaired her ability to speak clearly and remember what Read More
Mom Had a Stroke – If I Move Her, Will She Still Love Me?
Wow, as I walked into my mom’s rehab room yesterday – she pointed to me and said to the aid behind her, “I don’t like her – she put me here.” Mind you, she is in one of the best rehab centers she could be in post stroke and one that is sometimes difficult to Read More
Seniors Being Discharged from Hospitals
When an aging family member is discharged from a hospital it is imperative that a responsible family member or a professional like a Geriatric Care Manager follow up. About 20% of seniors who are discharged from hospitals end up being re-hospitalized because they were confused with the discharge plan or didn’t see their primary physician Read More
Mom Needs Care and I’m Not Ready!
After 27 years of helping families understand and cope with dementia and/or memory loss, I find myself riding the same wave. What I notice sitting on this end of my career colliding with my family life is a feeling of denial and grief. Seeing this resilient and very social mother of mine lose her Read More
Why I Choose to Use Eldercare Services Caregivers for My Aging Family Member
Whether to hire caregivers to assist us or our family members through a reputable agency or by hiring privately is a question that is asked frequently. I personally am queried professionally and personally as I manage the Home Care Services for Eldercare Services. My day begins and ends steeped in everything from the recruiting process Read More
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