by Lori Beth Charlton | Jun 29, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Capacity, Caregiving, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care, Home Safety, Love, Nursing Home, Pets
We often hear that dogs are man’s best friend and cat lovers may argue the same!Pets do play a vital role in the daily lives of humans and for the elderly who often live alone, their role may be pivotal at times in the decision-making process when confronted with...
by Lori Beth Charlton | May 30, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Caregiving, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care
Important considerations when looking for the right Assisted Living Community, for your loved one, are comparing the prices and quality of care given by the staff of each facility. However, there are other things to consider in order to ensure they have the highest...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Apr 15, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Capacity, Caregiving, Cognitive, Correcting, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care
While I was at the Aging Life Care Association conference this past week I heard one of the speakers discuss “Capacity, meaning someone’s ability to make informed decisions that factor in their personal choices and their right to self-determination.” What she was...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Mar 13, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care, Home Safety
One of the services we provide as Aging Life Care Managers is a Safety Assessment of a senior’s home. I’ve figured out that one of the barriers to family members asking for a Home Safety Assessment is that they are not sure when it is needed for their loved one....
by Lori Beth Charlton | Feb 7, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Caregiving, ElderCare, Geriatric Care
When I do an initial assessment with a client I often times find that they or their caregivers are concerned about medications. Whether it’s remembering to take their medication or becoming overwhelmed trying to remember if they already took it, it can be tricky for...
