Blog & Elder Care Articles
Advocacy: The Fight for Right
Caregivers often have a sense of advocacy, but many are surprised by how constant it becomes while caring for an older adult. Day after day, they learn how much speaking up, following through, and pushing for clarity is required to protect their loved one. Our care managers are experienced advocates who are ready to stand with you and help you move forward.
Cut Back On Holiday Stress
The holidays can be overwhelming for seniors dealing with aging challenges. Caregivers may also find that this time brings added stress. Care managers can help caregivers and their aging loved ones avoid the stress of the holidays and find ways to enjoy the festivities with family.
Why is Respite Care Important for Family Caregivers?
Family caregivers have a challenging role. Respite care can give these caregivers the chance to take care of their own needs while their aging loved ones continue to receive the care they need.
Brenda Learns to Quilt
Learning new things doesn’t have to end at a certain age. From supporting cognitive health to increasing social skills, learning provides benefits to all age groups. Brenda’s story is a perfect example of how learning something new can provide holistic benefits for seniors.
Providing Care For Your Aging Loved Ones from a Distance
Living at a distance from your aging family members can make it difficult to provide the quality care. Working with a care manager can help you overcome these difficulties to make sure your loved ones can live the life they deserve as they age.
Summer Sun Safety Month: 5 Tips To Stay Cool
Keeping our aging loved ones safe can be challenging as temperatures rise. Use these 5 tips to prevent heat stroke and sun damage this summer!
A Guide for Each Step of the Way: What an Aging Life Care Manager® Brings to the Table
Each stage of Maria’s recovery from a brain aneurysm brought new circumstances and challenges. Our Aging Life Care Manager® met each challenge head-on, navigating the ins and outs of medical, emotional, and mental care with confidence.
Maria’s Recovery from a Brain Aneurysm: Looking to the Future
Experiencing a medical emergency and ensuing life changes often makes people think about what the future will look like. An Aging Life Care Manager® can make an aging care plan tailored to each situation, as the Growing Options care manager did for Maria and her daughter Sofia after Maria’s brain aneurysm.
Maria’s Aneurysm Recovery: Inpatient Rehab and Transitioning Home
Transitioning from the hospital back home can become more complicated as a person ages. For Maria, it required a stay at an inpatient rehab center and home modifications by the care manager to ensure Maria’s safe return.
4 Ways Older Adults Leave the Hospital: Which One Is Right for You?
There are several discharge options available after an older adult begins recovery from an emergency hospital visit. Our care manager helped Maria and her daughter find the right option for Maria to recover after her aneurysm, combining Maria’s wishes with the necessary care.
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