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...
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...
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...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging Parent, Depression, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle Changes, Mental Health, Socialization
Loneliness is when being alone creates a feeling of sadness. Many seniors and elderly are alone for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons may be the loss of a partner or spouse, distance from family, as well as mobility and memory issues. These all will...
by Lisa Krauss | Nov 22, 2022 | Aging Parent, Cognitive Decline, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Lifestyle Changes, New Chapter in Life
Janice and Bill have just moved into their new apartment in a newly built Senior Living Community. They are thrilled, knowing they have time to enjoy the freedom of their new life. It was a lot of work getting there but now that it is behind them, and they are ready...
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 20, 2022 | Aging Parent, Caregiving, Caring for Parent, Family Dynamics, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Moving, Planning for the Future, Relocation
“My parents took care of me, so I want to return that favor and take care of them.” Many of us have uttered those word when faced with decisions regarding care arrangements for one or both of your parent(s). This most often becomes a consideration when one...