I had a call this month from a local hospital discharge planner complimenting us on our professional advocacy (Geriatric Care Management) for clients, our team spirit and wise counsel. She was also very impressed with our caregivers in the hospital setting – whom she said were kind, helpful and an asset to the client. We Read More
Choosing Home Care for a Loved One?
Do you choose a company by reputation or what the costs will be? Perhaps the most important qualifier for you is that the company is located close to your parent. If you choose the one with the lowest rate, is that what you get in quality? It certainly could be! There is an old phrase, Read More
Eldercare & Caregiving in the U.S.
Watch the video blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Bt4HWZRsI More and more of us are caring for our aging family members at the same time as working, caring for adult children and wondering if we can ever retire. Some of us are even retiring early and reducing our possible pensions and social security benefits to care for a family Read More
Communicating With Someone Who is Memory Impaired
Watch this video blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvSyldkV_cQ I taught a class that I teach often this past week and heard from many participants in the class: “I’ve been doing it all wrong”; “I wish I took this class 2 years ago”; “I struggle trying to make my mother understand what I am saying, for me and not Read More
Assisted Living – Is It Your Future?
Yes, no, maybe? This prospect dances out there in the breeze every so often. We get glimpses of it occasionally then seemingly effortlessly the thought drifts to another day. This might be a decision you could be making for yourself or, even more dauntingly, for someone else. The idea of giving up our home, whether 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
