by Cassandra Ortiz | Jul 26, 2024 | Aging Parent, Family, Family Dynamics, Family Fun, Family Memories
Parent’s Day, celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July, is a time to honor and appreciate the love, guidance, and support our parents and parent figures have given us throughout our lives. While traditional gifts like flowers, chocolates, or greeting cards are...
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 | Apr 25, 2024 | Aging Parent, Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support
Sarah loved her mother, Helen, fiercely. Yet, as Helen aged, Sarah became the sole person responsible for managing her increasing needs. From doctor’s appointments to grocery runs, Sarah’s life started to revolve around providing care. “I’m...
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 | Jan 11, 2024 | Aging Life Care Management, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Benefits of Care Management, Cognitive Decline, Dementia
As we move into 2024, the concept of holistic well-being in aging care is gaining prominence, marking a shift from a purely medical model of elder care to one that encompasses the complete spectrum of an individual’s needs. Our team of Professional Aging Life...
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