by Lori Beth Charlton | Aug 29, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Death, Elderly, Hospice
There are three questions most people don’t think about asking about when deciding on a Hospice agency to serve their loved one, but they should. Consider these points…. Where do their nurses live? This is vital information to have when you may need a nurse to visit...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Jul 12, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Care Manager, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care
I cannot count the number of times I’ve had people confuse my role as a Care Manager with the role of a Case Manager, or even mistakenly call me a Case Manager right after I introduce myself as someone’s Care Manager. It’s a simple mistake and...
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...
