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The Importance of Quality of Life

The Importance of Quality of Life

by Lisa Krauss | Jun 20, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Quality of Life

Summer is often associated with fun activities and social gatherings. However, for many elderly persons, summer can be a lonely and isolating time, especially for those who cannot get out of the house due to mobility issues or health concerns. Loneliness can have...
Lisa Krauss, MA, LPC, NCC, CMC – Experience in All Areas of Care

Lisa Krauss, MA, LPC, NCC, CMC – Experience in All Areas of Care

by Lisa Krauss | May 24, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caregiver Support

As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like to help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...
Being the Spouse Caregiver: How to Cope and Manage the Challenges

Being the Spouse Caregiver: How to Cope and Manage the Challenges

by Lisa Krauss | Apr 18, 2023 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Spouse Caregiver, Stress, Stress & Anxiety

As our loved ones age, the responsibility of care often falls on family members, particularly spouses. It can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, particularly for those who have already devoted a significant amount of their lives to taking care of...
Mom’s Leftovers Are Hiding in the Refrigerator

Mom’s Leftovers Are Hiding in the Refrigerator

by Lisa Krauss | Mar 22, 2023 | Aging Parent, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Senior Health

Every other Saturday, Beth visited her mom for more than just a shopping trip; it was an opportunity to reconnect and spend some quality time together. On each visit, as part of their ritual coffee break, before they ventured out on the grocery run, Beth took stock of...
Save Your Heart Now

Save Your Heart Now

by Lisa Krauss | Feb 16, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions, Heart Disease Prevention, Heart Health, National Heart Health Month, Preventative Healthcare

Heart disease prevention is most reliable when health and lifestyle guidelines are started early in your life. This is a good idea and goal, but most people don’t think about heart concerns when they are young and even when they do think about it, they find it...
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