by Lisa Krauss | Jul 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery, Caregiver Support, Caring for Parent
Over the past few months, we have shared the story of Maria’s recovery from a brain aneurysm. Maria and her daughter Sofia found that working with Growing Options turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for growth. Their Aging Life Care Manager® managed the...
by Lisa Krauss | Jun 24, 2025 | Aging in Place, Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery, Caregiver Support, Caring for Parent, Family Caregiver, Planning for the Future
Last month, Maria worked her way through inpatient rehabilitation after a brain aneurysm and was cleared to return home. Her daughter Sofia and their Aging Life Care Manager® prepared for Maria’s return by making home modifications and arranging caregiver support for...
by Lisa Krauss | Apr 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver
Leading up to discharge day there are many questions. The primary question is where the patient will go next. Most older adults leave the hospital one of four ways. Here’s a quick guide to what they are and when they make sense: 1. Going Straight Home The plan:...
by Lisa Krauss | Mar 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery
Navigating the ER with a Brain Aneurysm: What to Expect and How an Aging Life Care Manager® Can Help A brain aneurysm is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention. When a person arrives at the emergency room with symptoms such as a sudden, severe...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 21, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery
The Reality of an Aneurysm: Immediate Impact & Long-Term RecoveryA brain aneurysm can be silent until it isn’t. Many people, like Maria, don’t realize they have one until a rupture occurs, leading to a sudden, life-threatening emergency.The aftermath of an...
