by Lori Beth Charlton | May 5, 2020 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Coronavirus, COVID-19
The Value of Good Partnerships and Trusted Relationships During a PandemicIn any business, it is always important to have a network of professionals that you can count on for support, referrals, and partnerships. Aging Life Care is no exception and possibly relies on...
by Lori Beth Charlton | May 5, 2020 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Coronavirus, COVID-19
Benefits of Senior Living at this Unprecedented TimeThe news of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities closing their doors to family members and friends of the residents to prevent the spread of COVID-19 hit many people like a ton of bricks. It brought the...
by Amy Hane | Apr 6, 2020 | Aging Life Care, Caregiving, Coronavirus, COVID-19, ElderCare, Geriatric Care
In times of crisis, everything feels up in the air and situations that are normally difficult to manage are completely overwhelming. If you’re a struggling caregiver of an aging loved one and aren’t sure what to do during this pandemic, an Aging Life Care...
by Amy Hane | Feb 6, 2020 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Capacity, Care Manager, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Family Care, Geriatric Care, Guardianship, Legal
Often families reach out to us because they are frustrated with how to “force” a family member, typically an elderly loved one, into accepting more care. This can be quite a dilemma in that an adult child might have Power of Attorney for his or her elderly...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Dec 13, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Cognitive, Dementia, Major Depressive Disorder, Mental Health
The Mayo Clinic describes Major Depressive Disorder as the persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. This mood disorder affects how you physically feel, think, and behave. People with untreated Major Depressive Disorder often experience a disruption in their...
by Amy Hane | Nov 20, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Care Manager, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Holidays, Love
It is great in theory to invite all of the relatives to your house for a family gathering; however, if you are planning to host your aging loved one, consider these points to ensure that the visit is comfortable and enjoyable for you both. Does your loved one need...