by Amy Hane | Apr 19, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Care Manager, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Tips, ElderCare, Family Care, Family Dynamics, Health, Self-Care, Stress, Stress Awareness
Caregivers assist a person who has either long- or short-term limitations due to aging, illness, injury or disability. Many caregivers are close family members providing care to elderly family members at the expense of their own health and wellbeing. When caring for...
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 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...
by Amy Hane | Oct 28, 2019 | Aging Life Care, Augusta, Care Manager, Caregiving, ElderCare, Family Care, Geriatric Care
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 27, 2019Contact: Amy Hane, Long Term LiaisonsPhone: 803-215-1019Making a Business of Caring:Women Entrepreneurs in the Aging Life Care ProfessionCentral Savannah River Area – As a national association comprised mostly of women, the Aging...
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 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...
