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 | Aug 21, 2024 | Aging in Place, Aging Parent, Family Caregiver
The gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the ancient oak tree in Eleanor’s backyard, a comforting soundtrack to the quiet Connecticut morning. She was thinking about the day that she met Maria, a day that held a special significance for Eleanor. Three years ago,...
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 | 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...
