by Cassandra Ortiz | Nov 22, 2022 | Aging Adults, Aging Parent, Care Solutions, Caring from Afar, Family, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Warning Signs
We were so excited to finally get a chance to see Nana and Papa. It had been 2 years since we had been able to go to their home for the Holidays. Life was busy but our business was just getting back on track after the pandemic, and we could afford the short flight. We...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Oct 20, 2022 | Adults With Disabilities, Aging Adults, Aging Child with Disabilities, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Healthcare Decisions, Lifestyle Changes, Mental Health, Special Needs
Margaret had lived a life of isolation, routine, and voicelessness. She had been raised by her mother Selma who was committed to Margaret. Selma was hard working and strong, all 5’0″ of her. Selma and her husband, Robert, had Margaret in 1950. Margaret was...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Sep 28, 2022 | Care Solutions, Dental Care, Dental Hygiene, Elder Care, Health & Wellness, Oral Health, Senior Oral Health
Oral health is directly related to the overall health of individuals but can be particularly impactful in older adults. Practicing good oral hygiene and getting routine oral care helps reduce the risk of infections and their complications. It can also help prevent...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Aug 25, 2022 | Active Seniors, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy, Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Hobby, Relaxation
Life is a winding road of experiences and journeys that feed the soul, teach skills and lessons, and weaves through the stages of change as we age. There is no age at which it becomes impossible to fulfill a dream or to do something that feeds our soul. One example of...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jul 22, 2022 | Cognitive Decline, Emergency, End-of-Life Care, Healthcare Decisions, Illness, Injury, Legal Considerations, Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives an individual the ability to act on behalf of another. It allows a senior to choose who will act in their place should they be no longer able to make decisions for themselves. This would allow you the ability to do...
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