by Lisa Krauss | Jan 14, 2026 | Caring for Parent
Caregivers are not born knowinghow to fight for care. They learn. They learn by being dismissed.Watching a parent’s needsbe ignored or dismissed.They learn by realizingthat politeness alonedoes not protect the vulnerable. Advocacy begins as discomfort.It is an action...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caring for Parent, Long Distance Care
Do you live far away from your aging parents? Many adult children in the same situation face a dilemma. How can they care for their parents when they need help with day-to-day needs? How can they find local aging resources they can trust? How will they get help in an...
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 | 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 | Feb 14, 2024 | Aging Life Care, Aging Parent, Caring for Parent, Dementia, Family Memories, Health and Wellness
While the term “golden years” creates a mixed response, the approach of the years around aging often brings with it a host of changes, both physical and cognitive. Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in memory, problem-solving, and other thinking...
