…does your head spin trying to figure out who is visiting your parent after a hospitalization? Does Dad tell you that a therapist visited but you had no idea he even needed one? Does one therapist or nurse talk to the others about the needs of your parent? And, oh yes, how about updating you Read More
Mom Needs Assisted Living?
Watch the video blog here! Often an adult child will call and tell us that a parent needs to move to Assisted Living and they want some help on the choice. The first question from me is, “Is mom in agreement with this need?” The second question is always, “What have you done to try Read More
Finding Home Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
Not everyone can care for an individual who has memory impairment and doesn’t reside in the same reality as the rest of us due to cognitive changes brought on by an organic dementia. Even family members who have been to classes and seem to understand the process, get caught up in the old relationship. They 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
Mom Needs Care and Siblings are in Disagreement
Often we hear from families, that need services for a parent, that their brother or sister doesn’t think mom needs anything or they feel she needs 10 times the care she really needs to stay safe and well. This conflict can sometimes delay an intervention that would benefit all family members. It is hard to Read More
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