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 Lori Beth Charlton | Jun 29, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Capacity, Caregiving, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care, Home Safety, Love, Nursing Home, Pets
We often hear that dogs are man’s best friend and cat lovers may argue the same!Pets do play a vital role in the daily lives of humans and for the elderly who often live alone, their role may be pivotal at times in the decision-making process when confronted with...
by Amy Hane | Jun 19, 2019 | Caregiving, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care, Holidays, Love, Vacation
The Joys of the Front Porch….Q: What activities can my aging loved one participate in while we’re on vacation together?Often, as we find ourselves being caregivers for elderly loved ones in our life, we long for a vacation. However, we often consider whether to take...
by Lori Beth Charlton | May 30, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Caregiving, Cognitive, Dementia, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care
Important considerations when looking for the right Assisted Living Community, for your loved one, are comparing the prices and quality of care given by the staff of each facility. However, there are other things to consider in order to ensure they have the highest...
by Amy Hane | May 15, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Caregiving, Cognitive, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care, Wandering
Often, as people age, and dementia creeps in, a symptom is wandering. The person often does not feel as if they are at “home,” and they are “searching” for surroundings that feel more familiar. If they are in their own home, and you want to keep them safe, there are...
