by Cassandra Ortiz | Jun 15, 2024 | Aging Adults, Aging Parent, Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver
Caregiving can be very rewarding, but, as an Aging Life Care Professional® (certified Professional Care Manager member of The Aging Life Care Association® – ALCA), I know it often comes with a host of practical challenges and a heavy emotional toll. These...
by Cassandra Ortiz | May 23, 2024 | Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Management, Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Family, Family Caregiver
Read Previous ABC Blogs – A & B Accessibility & Balance C, D, & E – Community, Decision Making, & Emotional Well-Being F is for Finances and G is for Guardianship H is for Healthcare, I is for Independence, and J is for Joy K is for...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Mar 22, 2024 | Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Disability, Elder Care, Family, Family Caregiver, Family Dynamics, Peace
Our team of professional Care Managers serve Bakersfield and the surrounding areas. We help families navigate healthcare, manage dementia or Alzheimer’s, mobility issues, disabilities or other challenges coupled with aging or disability. We are consultants that help...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Feb 14, 2024 | Active Seniors, Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Caregiver, Caregiving, Family, Fashionista, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy
Isabella had a vivid life, full of color, design, and fashion. Even at age 90, she was very concerned about her daily fashion style and had a quick tongue for anyone who tried to put her in clothing she called “dumpy and dowdy.” She knew her mind about fashion and...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Dec 22, 2023 | Aging Adults, Coloring Pages, Family Memories
Coloring is a good family activity! Print out these pages and put them on the family table with colored pencils, markers, and crayons so everyone can enjoy time together. Create family memories this holiday season! Notice: JavaScript is required for this...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jul 25, 2023 | Active Seniors, Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Manager, Cognitive Decline, Community, Dementia, Fun and Activities, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
One of the most difficult aspects of facing dementia is losing connection with others and with things that bring joy to life. Favorite hobbies or activities fall to the wayside and the result is often loneliness and being withdrawn. Family caregivers worry about their...
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