by Amy Hane | Jan 23, 2023 | Aging Life Care, Care Options, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Family, Family Care, Family Dynamics, Family Support, Sandwich Generation
Sandy is a part of the Sandwich Generation meaning that she still has children at home and her parents recently reached a care level to need supervision and regular visits, and she is in the middle managing the care for the other parts of the sandwich. Sandy is...
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...
