by PLS | Aug 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Advice & Support, At-Home Care, caregiver, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Preferred Living Solutions
According to Dr. Bill Thomas, an expert in the field of dementia care, care partners include family, friends, neighbors, volunteers, home health professionals, and the elder herself. Effective care partnerships result from meaningful and purpose-filled days. Everyone...
by PLS | Jul 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Advice & Support, Aging in place, At-Home Care, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions, self-care
Dehydration is a concern for everyone, especially aging or older adults, during the dog days of summer. Symptoms of dehydration include: less frequent urination dark-colored urine constipation dry mouth headache confusion sleepiness lethargy low blood pressure rapid...
by PLS | Mar 1, 2024 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, Alzheimer's, care management, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, family care homes, hospital stays, Preferred Living Solutions
As a geriatric care manager, I have so many case studies of what went well, or what was avoided because I was at my client’s bedside during her hospitalization, or his rehab stay. If you have spent time recently in an Emergency Department (ED), you have...
