by Cassandra Ortiz | Apr 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care Manager, Benefits of Care Management, Hospital Discharge & Recovery
When an aging parent is in the hospital, planning for the next step can feel confusing, especially when medical staff start discussing discharge while you’re still catching your breath.Let’s break down the main care paths that are commonly offered:Option 1:...
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...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jun 20, 2023 | Adults With Disabilities, Advocacy, Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Benefits of Care Management, Cognitive Decline, Communication, Connecting with Family, Dementia, Elder Care, Exhaustion, Family, Geriatric Care Manager, Illness, Mental Health, Overwhelmed, Parent with Alzheimer's, Parent with Dementia, Relaxation, Seasonal/Holiday, Self-Care
Shea recently spoke to her mom about the forecasted heat wave heading towards her area. This is a typical summer situation that Shea is accustomed to dealing with; however, Shea’s mother, Martha, is a widow living alone in an apartment. Shea is currently...
by Cassandra Ortiz | May 24, 2023 | Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Benefits of Care Management, Care Solutions, Caregiving, Elder Care
As part of celebrating the month of May as Aging Life Care Month, we would like to help educate our visitors on what it is that Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, do to help aging persons and their involved family members to plan for...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Apr 19, 2023 | Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Manager, Benefits of Care Management, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Stress, Stress Awareness
As parents get older, they may require assistance with day-to-day activities, which can become a challenge for family members who may be unable to give the necessary care due to work or other responsibilities. Seniors often require specialized care that family members...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Mar 22, 2023 | Aging Adults, Benefits of Care Management, Care Solutions, Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Senior Community, Senior Nutrition and Exercise
Sally and Mary met every other day to walk inside the mall. It provided a safe place to exercise, and it was free, unless of course Macy’s was having a sale. They didn’t have to worry about the weather, so it could rain, storm, snow, or whatever. They...
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