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 | 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 | May 18, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Caregiver Tips, Caregiving, Day-to-Day Assistance, Family, Family Care, Family Dynamics, Family Support, Geriatric Care, Long-Distance Caring, Loss of Parent, Loss of Spouse, Staying Connected
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like 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, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Tips, ElderCare, Family Care, Family Dynamics, Health, Self-Care, Stress, Stress Awareness
Caregivers assist a person who has either long- or short-term limitations due to aging, illness, injury or disability. Many caregivers are close family members providing care to elderly family members at the expense of their own health and wellbeing. When caring for...
by Amy Hane | Dec 15, 2021 | Age Your Way, Aging Stereotypes and Assumptions, Caregiver Tips, Caregiving, Communication, Elderly, Family Dynamics, Family Support, Gifts, Holidays, Home Safety, Love, Seasons of Change, Senior Wisdom
When you’re a caregiver, the holidays may be something you enjoy but dread at the same time. Shopping for gifts, decorating, and social events can be fun, but stressful, especially when you feel pressed for time or you’re wondering how to include aging...
by Amy Hane | Nov 15, 2021 | Age Your Way, Aging Stereotypes and Assumptions, Caregiver Tips, Caregiving, Communication, Embrace Your Age, Family Dynamics, Talk About Aging
There’s been a commercial on TV lately that embodies a slew of insulting stereotypes of older adults – all in 60 seconds. The main character, ‘Martha,’ is upset that she hasn’t received all her possible Medicare benefits. Martha is dressed in...
