Blog & Elder Care Articles
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.
Maria’s Journey: Hospital Care After an Aneurysm
Maria needed emergency surgery for a ruptured aneurysm and her daughter, Sofia, was not sure how to proceed. Thankfully, they were working with one of our Aging Life Care Managers® who was able to guide and advocate with them.
Maria’s Journey After an Aneurysm
Maria, an active family matriarch who enjoys gardening and volunteering at her church, doesn’t know how to find her way forward after suffering an aneurysm. With help, the right resources, and an iron will, she’s able to remain active and engaged in her community despite mobility and cognitive challenges.
Who Will Care for the Caregivers? Balancing Personal Well-Being and Caregiving Duties
Caring for an aging spouse is one of the most selfless acts of love. We hear a lot of talk about the devotion and the love and the rewarding aspects of being your spouse’s caregiver, but few people speak about the turmoil it can create in your life.
Preventing Caregiver Burnout Over the Holidays
Care for yourself while caring for others this holiday season.
Diabetes and Mental Health: Managing Stress and Depression
Diabetes can affect more than just your physical health. Learn how to manage stress, cope with depression, and prioritize your mental well-being.
Evelyn and The Dismissed Diagnosis
An older patient is dismissed as having “age-related” health issues, but they insist on further testing and discover a serious condition.
Fall Prevention: Why Footwear Matters
As we age, our feet may change in shape and size, and we may experience decreased sensation or balance issues. Certain chronic conditions such as diabetes can affect circulation and create nerve pain and numbness. Ill-fitting or inappropriate shoes can exacerbate these problems, leading to instability and an increased risk of falls.
Eleanor’s Story: Grateful for an Opportunity to Share Her Home With a Student
Three years ago, Eleanor’s world had felt smaller and much grayer. Widowed and feeling lonely with less ease of mobility, she found herself withdrawing from the world she once loved. It was her concerned daughter, Sarah, who mentioned to her that the University of Connecticut had a home sharing program where students could rent space in someone’s home, and it would help the student afford their expenses and have someone around the house.
Preserving Our Loved One’s Legacy for Parent’s Day
Parent’s Day, which falls on the fourth Sunday of July each year, is a great time to consider your parent’s legacy (or yours, for that matter). What will they be remembered for – and what do they want to be remembered for? Have they given it any thought, and is there anything you can do to help? These are all questions that can help a person determine what kind of legacy they want to leave behind.
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