by Cassandra Ortiz | Nov 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care Management, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Holidays
Navigating the holidays while caregiving can be a source of stress for both family caregivers and seniors. For family caregivers, coordinating family get-togethers, decorating, planning gifts, and completing holiday traditions is added to their already long list of...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Mar 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Caregiver, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Geriatric Care Manager
Emily’s Story: Broken Tibia and Fibula – ER to Surgery Understanding Emergency Care for a Broken Tibia and Fibula A broken tibia and fibula—the two bones in the lower leg—can be a serious and painful injury, often requiring immediate medical attention....
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jan 17, 2025 | Aging Life Care Management, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver
Understanding the Dual Role When your spouse becomes your care recipient, it can alter the dynamics of your relationship. You might feel like you’ve transitioned from spouses to caregiver and patient. This shift can bring a mix of emotions: love, frustration, guilt,...
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 | 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...
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