by Cassandra Ortiz | Jan 15, 2022 | Benefits of Care Management, Connecting with Family, Depression, Family Dynamics, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Seasonal/Holiday
My 84-year-old client, George, had had a tough time over the holidays. His wife, Grace, had passed away in the summer, and it was his first Christmas in 40 years without her. Spending time with his family had helped distract him, but now the holidays were over....
by Cassandra Ortiz | Dec 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Connecting with Family, Dementia, Family Dynamics, Family Fun, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy, Life Changing Diagnosis, Seasonal/Holiday
Linda’s 86-year-old father, Dan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the spring, and as winter and the holidays approached, Linda and her family made a decision to ‘opt out’ of the holiday madness. “Every year I make myself – and...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Nov 15, 2021 | Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Family Dynamics, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mental Wealth, Senior Community
Besides caring for her 2 young boys, Sarah also began looking after her 85-year-old mother, who had recently been discharged from the hospital after a bout with pneumonia. Sarah worked full-time and found herself day after day rushing from work to her mother’s...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Oct 15, 2021 | Active Seniors, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy, Health & Wellness, Mental Wealth, Senior Community, Volunteering
My 81-year-old client Ed lived by himself and was in reasonably good health for his age, but since his wife had died a year earlier, he had become something of a recluse. During a recent visit, he sighed when I asked him how he was feeling. “I’m okay, I...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Sep 15, 2021 | Benefits of Care Management, Care Solutions, Health & Wellness, Health Care Decisions
Ron and Linda’s 88-year-old father, James, lived in a retirement community and was in decent health until he fell at home and broke his leg in two places. He was in the hospital but would soon be discharged. James was insistent he’d be fine returning home. After...
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