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...
by Amy Hane | Feb 16, 2023 | Aging Concerns, Care Manager, Health, Heart Disease, Heart Health, National Heart Health Month
This is a tricky discussion. Heart disease can develop at any time in your life and can develop because of several other diseases such as obesity, cancer, and diabetes, and it can also be genetic. Heart disease can develop as you age and it is important to watch for...
by Amy Hane | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Care Options, Depression, Health, Holiday Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder
The holiday season, specifically Christmas is often described as the “most wonderful time of year.” Unfortunately, not every year will hold that sentiment, especially for our older population. Holidays can trigger feelings of loss, loneliness, stress, and...
by Amy Hane | Nov 22, 2022 | Assisted Living, Care Manager, Care Options, Family, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Senior Activities
Sarah was racking her brain about how she would get her mother, Marta to her home this year for the holidays. Sarah didn’t have a vehicle that would be easy for Marta to get in and out of and Marta had become less mobile this year, needing a walker to get around...
by Amy Hane | Oct 20, 2022 | Assisted Living, Care Manager, Care Options, Caregiving, Day-to-Day Assistance, Long-Term Care
Aging often affects our lives, whether we want it to or not. Many people find that it slows them down enough that they eventually need assistance with daily living. Knowing available options and planning in advance of needing additional care is important so you can...
by Amy Hane | Jul 22, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Banking, Care Manager, Cognitive Decline, Computers, Day-to-Day Assistance, Elder Financial Abuse, Family Support, Fraud, Long-Distance Caring, Scams, Senior Fun and Activities, Tech Support Scams, Technology
Betty’s laptop had been acting up quite a bit. She had talked with her son on the phone to try to get help and he didn’t know what was causing the issue. Since he lived at a distance it was difficult for him to help her with her computer issues. He recommended that...
