by PLS | Dec 2, 2024 | Preferred Living Solutions
No one really wants to plan for this, as if doing so brings it sooner. However, you may want to consider giving your loved ones a beautiful gift…the gift of having all your documents in order and decisions all made for your end of life and after death. As you...
by PLS | Nov 1, 2024 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, Assisted Living, Baby Boomers, care management, Caring for elderly parents, Preferred Living Solutions
Living options for aging adults can be a challenging topic to introduce. Telling a loved one about the need to research one’s next living options can be frustrating and hurtful if not handled appropriately. There are some aspects of this discussion you need to prepare...
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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, care management, Caring for elderly parents, Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions
Summer activities are fun for children and older adults, too. Whether seniors live independently or with assistance, having fun should be on the agenda. Independent seniors may enjoy church activities, eat meals with others, or maintain any interest they have pursued...
by PLS | May 1, 2024 | Advice & Support, Caring for elderly parents, Preferred Living Solutions
Save money and time—two goals toward a more balanced life. It truly takes a village to help aging families navigate the 21st-century complex healthcare and social support systems in the United States. Our services are designed to save you precious time, allowing you...
by PLS | Apr 2, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Preferred Living Solutions
Aging well is as easy as finding everyday activities that bring joy and purpose. Certified care manager Vivian McLaurin shares her perspective on the 55+ active life. “I think of aging as life’s next adventure. I accept getting older but I reject ‘ getting old.’...
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...
by Preferred Living Solutions | Feb 2, 2024 | Aging in place
There may come a time when families must make a plan for where they or their loved one will age in place. It’s important to know what some of the options are. There are two main types of living options, independent living, and assisted living. Independent living is...
by Preferred Living Solutions | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
What do healthcare providers, caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia have in common? Looming frustration at medical appointments! Could the waiting room experience be improved? My dear client has moderate stage Alzheimer’s, arthritis, hearing loss in one...
