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 | 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 | 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...
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 | 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...
