by Amy Hane | Sep 18, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care
How do I decide which type of care best caters to Mom or Dad’s needs?Determining if/when your parent(s) needs additional assistance in their home can be difficult and emotionally draining. Don’t know where to begin? Take this quiz to help guide you. 1. How committed...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Aug 29, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Death, Elderly, Hospice
There are three questions most people don’t think about asking about when deciding on a Hospice agency to serve their loved one, but they should. Consider these points…. Where do their nurses live? This is vital information to have when you may need a nurse to visit...
by Amy Hane | Jul 17, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Calories, Diet, ElderCare, Elderly, Family Care, Geriatric Care, Nutrition
Q: How do we get loved ones to eat when they live in a nursing home? Last month, we addressed how to encourage your loved one who lives at home one to eat more food. This month, we will address how to encourage your loved one, who lives in a nursing home, to take in...
by Lori Beth Charlton | Jul 12, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Care Manager, Caregiving, ElderCare, Elderly, Geriatric Care
I cannot count the number of times I’ve had people confuse my role as a Care Manager with the role of a Case Manager, or even mistakenly call me a Case Manager right after I introduce myself as someone’s Care Manager. It’s a simple mistake and...
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...
