When families conclude that it’s no longer safe or feasible for an elderly relative to remain in his or her own home and the search begins for long-term care facilities, the first thought that comes to mind for most people is “assisted living.” And when thinking of assisted living, the image that pops to mind Read More
Dementia: 101 – For Families Experiencing the Challenge
This Workshop Covers: • An overview of Dementia • Practical applications and situations • A short film on how to communicate with those with dementia more effectively • Self-Care: managing stress, caregiver relief Led by a certified, Professional Geriatric Care Manager of Eldercare Services. Eldercare Services – Walnut Creek 1808 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, Read More
How to Cope With a Caregiving Crisis: When You're a Caregiver, Drama is Inevitable
Founder and Executive Director Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Cynthia Ramnarace of AARP released this article in November 2011 and I think it is worth sharing. Anyone with an aging loved one will know exactly what the writer is talking about. There are several compelling tips on how to manage the inevitable caregiver crisis. Read More
Proactive Planning for a Longer Life!
None of us want to lose capacity – with our mobility, energy or cognitive abilities (memory). But, with longer lives comes changes in physical and sometimes mental abilities that face the best of us. Many of these changes are natural and are expected. Some, like a diagnosis of a progressive illness or medical incident like Read More
Aging Families: Difficult Decisions and Getting on the Same Page
Life is filled with processes. Although we would sometimes like to think of life changes in a linear mode, it is true that a process or several processes often need to take place. Sometimes we “see a need and fix it”. That works well for certain things for example, providing transportation to medical appointments and Read More
Seniors & Emergency Rooms
When you get that call that your parent has just been taken to the ER, you need to either get there ASAP with a list of current medications or fax that information into the emergency room. If you are an “agent” under an Advanced Directive or Durable Power of Attorney, you should bring or send Read More
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