by Cassandra Ortiz | Jan 23, 2023 | Aging Life Care Manager, Benefits of Care Management, Caring from Afar
Carol had not been able to come home for the holidays. Her siblings had been home and they called her to share that there were urgent concerns about her parents and their care needs. She called her parents and got their answering machine. She left a message that she...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Benefits of Care Management, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Overwhelmed, Stress, Stress Awareness
The Holidays can be a stressful time. Crowds, traffic, and finances come to mind. So much to do with planning, shopping, decorating, cooking, covering all the bases to make sure everyone in the family is taken care of. Oh, add working and caregiving for your aging...
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...
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