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...
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 | Nov 16, 2023 | Aging Life Care Management, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Caring from Afar
Discussions about Alzheimer’s and memory diseases usually focus on the patient and their adult caregivers, but these conditions also deeply affect the children in the family. It’s crucial to recognize and meet their specific needs to manage the...
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...
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