by Lisa Krauss | Feb 19, 2019 | Aging Life Care
Wandering is one of the most common and potentially dangerous behaviors among patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For families and caregivers of seniors living with AD (Alzheimer’s/Dementia), it is imperative that we understand the many causes of...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 17, 2019 | Aging Life Care
Aging in place is a concept that is getting a lot of attention these days. Simply put, it refers to the movement toward keeping seniors in their own homes for as long as comfortably possible. When polled, most people say that they want to continue to stay in their own...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 17, 2019 | Aging Life Care
I became a hospice volunteer years ago, after attending a family friend’s funeral. During the service, I listened to his adult children describe their father’s last days under hospice care, and I was struck by how peaceful his transition seemed to be for him and his...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 17, 2018 | Aging Life Care
At Growing Options, we are trained and committed to applying our professional expertise to caring for our clients. On your end, there are steps that you can take as a family member or friend to contribute to your loved one’s overall well-being, even if you are far...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 17, 2018 | Aging Life Care
The decline of an aging loved one will frequently create a need for family members to provide support and help design a plan of care. The coming together of family can be a positive experience, but the increased contact during a time of stress or crisis can also be...
