by Amy Hane | Jul 25, 2023 | Age Your Way, Aging Concerns, Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Care Options, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Dementia Activities, Health and Wellness, Senior Fun and Activities, Staying Connected
Aging is a natural process, and so is the gradual decline in cognitive abilities that often accompanies it. As we age, we may start to feel the impact of memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in processing information. For those dealing with dementia, these...
by Amy Hane | Jun 20, 2023 | Aging Life Care Manager, Care Manager, Care Options, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Tips, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly
After a recent fall and stint in a rehabilitation facility, Martha is feeling great and ready for summer. Despite dislocating her knee and pulling muscles in her leg, she’s lucky to be safe and healthy. Although she won’t be rushing down the stairs anytime...
by Amy Hane | May 30, 2023 | Advance Directives, Aging Concerns, Aging Life Care Manager, Care Manager, Care Options, Health and Wellness, Heart Health, Mobility Changes, Stroke Survivor
Gloria, an actively involved community supporter of the arts and music, moved to our area 20+ years ago with her then-husband. They renovated an older historic home and Gloria became actively involved in the community, serving on many local and national nonprofit...
by Amy Hane | May 24, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Aging Life Care Manager, Care Manager, Caregiving, ElderCare
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like to help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...
by Amy Hane | Apr 19, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Tips, Self-Care, Stress, Stress Awareness
Taking care of a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly stressful. As a caregiver, you may feel guilty, frustrated, and overwhelmed by the demands of the job. It’s important to acknowledge those feelings and take steps to manage...
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...
