by Amy Hane | Mar 22, 2023 | Care Manager, Health and Wellness, Mobility Changes
Jim and Nancy were doing great. They lived independently in their home of 45 years, shopped for groceries, and prepared their own meals. They kept their appointments and took their medications as directed. They did their best to get out for a walk, but since their dog...
by Amy Hane | Feb 16, 2023 | Aging Concerns, Care Manager, Health, Heart Disease, Heart Health, National Heart Health Month
This is a tricky discussion. Heart disease can develop at any time in your life and can develop because of several other diseases such as obesity, cancer, and diabetes, and it can also be genetic. Heart disease can develop as you age and it is important to watch for...
by Amy Hane | Jan 23, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Care Options, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Family, Family Care, Family Dynamics, Family Support, Sandwich Generation
Sandy is a part of the Sandwich Generation meaning that she still has children at home and her parents recently reached a care level to need supervision and regular visits, and she is in the middle managing the care for the other parts of the sandwich. Sandy is...
by Amy Hane | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Care Options, Depression, Health, Holiday Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder
The holiday season, specifically Christmas is often described as the “most wonderful time of year.” Unfortunately, not every year will hold that sentiment, especially for our older population. Holidays can trigger feelings of loss, loneliness, stress, and...
by Amy Hane | Nov 22, 2022 | Assisted Living, Care Manager, Care Options, Family, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Senior Activities
Sarah was racking her brain about how she would get her mother, Marta to her home this year for the holidays. Sarah didn’t have a vehicle that would be easy for Marta to get in and out of and Marta had become less mobile this year, needing a walker to get around...
