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
Fear & the Aging Process
Sometimes fear keeps us stuck in old routines even if they don’t work for us anymore. The fear of falling could keep someone from exercising, the fear of loss of control could keep us in a home that doesn’t meet our needs and the fear of rejection could keep us from speaking from our heart Read More
My Husband Has Alzheimer’s
Watch the video blog by clicking here. “I feel so alone and even though I attend a support group, the feelings of loss, anger and love make my head spin.” “It is hard for me to articulate my feelings of confusion and it seems like a betrayal to the man I have loved so deeply Read More
Choosing Skilled Nursing
“Help – Mom’s diabetes is out of control, she can’t manage it and we can’t be there for her. Her memory is failing and it looks to us she is losing weight.” “Dad should be on oxygen and now they are talking about a gastric feeding tube because of his Parkinson’s disease.” Older Adults who Read More
Electric Blankets & Seniors
“85 year old active senior dies in a house fire on December 28, 2010 in Walnut Creek, CA.” This is news none of us likes to hear. Many of us love to get into a warm bed and since many seniors run cold, having an electric blanket is something many enjoy. However, it can be Read More
Geriatric Care Managers – Saving Families Money
Watch the video on YouTube by clicking here. Families at a distance, families in conflict, families with resistant elders and families at a loss for options for their frail or confused elder often can save hundreds or thousands of dollars using the expertise of a Professional Geriatric Care Manager (one who is certified). If you Read More
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