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 | Apr 24, 2024 | Aging Parent, Caregiver, Dementia, Family Caregiver, Memory Loss
As a caregiver, you provide comfort, support, and essential care. But sometimes, the decisions you need to make for your loved one’s safety and well-being can be incredibly difficult.When a care recipient can no longer complete Instrumental Activities of Daily...
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...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 22, 2023 | Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Coloring Pages, Family Memories
Coloring is a fun family activity and known to help older adults express creativity. Put these coloring pages out for the whole family from toddler to aging parents or grandparents. Add colored pencils, markers, and crayons to let everyone express their own...
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 18, 2022 | Aging in Place, Aging Life Care, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Disease and Illness, Family Dynamics, Health and Safety, Health and Wellness, Health Assistance, Health Care Decisions, Injury, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Medication Management, Senior Care Solutions, Senior Health
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like 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...
