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...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jun 22, 2022 | Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Benefits of Care Management, Care Solutions, Caregiver Support, Communication, Connecting with Family, Dementia, Family Dynamics, Parent with Alzheimer's, Parent with Dementia
One of the most difficult things a child could ever face is taking care of a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of cognitive decline/dementia. While growing up, most parents are role models. Even with the normal angst of a parent/child relationship...
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