by Lisa Krauss | Dec 20, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Support, Holidays
The holidays are meant to be a joyful time, but for caregivers, they can bring extra stress and responsibilities. Balancing caregiving duties with the season’s demands often leads to exhaustion. To ensure you can care for your loved ones while also enjoying this...
by Lisa Krauss | Nov 21, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Diabetes, Disease and Illness
Living with a chronic condition like diabetes can take a toll on mental and emotional well-being, especially for seniors. The daily demands of managing medications, monitoring blood sugar, and making lifestyle changes can lead to stress, anxiety, and even...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 23, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Fall Awareness Week
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...
by Lisa Krauss | Jun 15, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caregiver, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver
Mark, a software engineer in his early fifties, had always been a problem solver. But nothing could have prepared him for the complexities of caring for his wife, Emily, after her sudden diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Balancing his demanding job with Emily’s...
by Lisa Krauss | May 23, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Family Caregiver, Health and Wellness
Read Previous ABC Blogs – A & B Accessibility & Balance C, D, & E – Community, Decision Making, & Emotional Well-Being F is for Finances and G is for Guardianship H is for Healthcare, I is for Independence, and J is for Joy K is for...
by Lisa Krauss | Mar 22, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Caring for Parent, Family Caregiver, Family Dynamics, Family Memories
Our team of professional Aging Life Care Managers® serve families in Southbury, Connecticut, and the surrounding community. We help families navigate healthcare, manage dementia or Alzheimer’s, mobility issues, disabilities or other challenges coupled with aging or...