Answers for Senior Care: What is a Caregiver vs. What is a Care Manager?
Answers for Senior Care: What is a Caregiver vs. What is a Care Manager?
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Recognizing the Significance of Proactive Measures in Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Recognizing the Significance of Proactive Measures in Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Physical Therapy: A Key Component of Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Physical Therapy: A Key Component of Fall Prevention
Does Your Family Know What Your Wishes Are?
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Avoiding Social Isolation Due to Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Are You Struggling to Care for an Aging Parent and Avoiding Family Conflict?
If you’re an adult child caring for an aging parent, you’re not alone. 80% of Americans are in the same situation, trying to create a balance between providing care and avoiding family conflict.
Look no further than Answers for Senior Care. You get expert advice from professionals on how to provide the best care possible for your loved one without sacrificing your own emotional well-being. Reach out today to learn more and get the support you need.
New Assisted Living Needed
Jerry was an elderly man who had been living in an assisted living facility for the past few years. He loved his home but lately he had been feeling uneasy and unsafe. It seemed that some of the other residents were becoming more and more violent, and it didn’t seem like the staff was doing enough to help control them or protect those who needed it.
Lily Hotaling: Certified Geriatric and Aging Life Care Manager: Advocating for Those Who Need Help
What is your approach when you first meet a client? “Aging parents and their families, in Denver, each have their own unique stories and concerns, so I create a comprehensive care plan that gathers all their information and prioritizes important steps for the future. The care plan honors their specific needs and goals and solves immediate challenges, then works through ongoing and changing needs. I have a deep appreciation for the physical, emotional, and logistical challenges of aging care and I am focused on dignity and independence for all my clients.”
Susan Was Aging Alone
Susan had been feeling increasingly overwhelmed lately. She was getting older and with no family to turn to, she felt like all the decisions regarding her care were solely on her. The nurse at her doctor’s office mentioned that she might like to talk to a geriatric care manager, but Susan wasn’t sure what would be involved. After a few days of debating, Susan decided to take the plunge and she reached out for help.
How to Support Loved Ones Struggling with the Activities of Daily Living
As we age, it’s common for our ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) to decline. This can be due to health conditions, social isolation, or simply the natural process of aging. For families with older adults who may need help with ADLs, understanding what those activities are and how best to support your loved one is key.