The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes June 20, 2016 as The Longest Day (of the year) by inviting everyone to engage in an activity of choice to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Individuals, corporations, book clubs, faith-based organizations come together in real-time or virtually to help raise funds to support research and programs. Preferred Living […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15, 2016. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Every year an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims. And that’s only part of the picture: Experts believe that for every case of abuse or neglect reported, […]
Adult children sometimes struggle with maintaining complete honesty when their aging parent has dementia. Is an occasional fib a kinder, gentler approach to caregiving when telling the truth is sure to start an argument? For example, when your parent refuses to stop driving, is it okay to say that the car is in the shop? When you […]
Will Medicare and Medicaid pay for long-term assisted living or a skilled nursing home? This is one of the most frequently questions aging families ask when they meet with our care managers. We wish we could give a simple answer, however, a complete explanation about federal and state benefits is a usually more complicated. Medicare is health […]
Driving safety is a common worry for adult children of aging relatives. By 2020 there will be more than 40 million licensed drivers on the road age 65 and older. When was the last time you rode with your mom or dad and concluded that it was time for the “car keys” conversation? Did you check in first […]
Have you ever been a family caregiver? If so, you know that the penultimate job description has yet to be written. In a 24 hour period you may fill the roles of sitter, companion, cook, cleaner, nurse’s aide, nurse, doctor, driver, spiritual advisor and more. Each care-giving experience is unique, dynamic and an emotional mine […]
No more room for another family heirloom? Did your parents ask you in childhood to love, honor and cherish…all their stuff…til death do you part? The generation that birthed the baby boomers may have planted the seed of heirloom responsibility while rocking you in the family cradle. Baby boomers took the baton and loaded their […]
Are you looking for a few gift giving ideas for aging adults? Dehydration is skin’s enemy, especially during cold weather. Moisturizing gel socks and aloe moisture gloves calm chapped, cracked feet and hands. Whip up a batch of the Pioneer Woman’s classic chicken and noodles and freeze in pint containers for easy evening meals. Bucky is a […]
Sometimes it is the simplest everyday tasks that challenge caregivers and their aging parents the most. Caregiver tools can make life easier for everyone. I use this simple tool almost daily to help my elderly clients get out of my car. We know that incontinence accidents can happen. This item protects car upholstery and saves loved […]
When aging families are faced with a health or financial challenge that results in a move for Mom or Dad, they may feel stressed out, overwhelmed or emotional. Adult children may be able to help with that transition to an assisted living community. but sometimes they need outside assistance. Our care managers are available to help with […]