Aging in Bakersfield: Isabella: Fashion, Colors, Living Her Best Life

Aging in Bakersfield: Isabella: Fashion, Colors, Living Her Best Life

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...
Navigating Alzheimer’s: The Impact on Young Family Members

Navigating Alzheimer’s: The Impact on Young Family Members

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...
Cassandra Ortiz, BA, CMC: Trustworthy Elder Care Consulting in Bakersfield

Cassandra Ortiz, BA, CMC: Trustworthy Elder Care Consulting in Bakersfield

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...
Caring for an Adult Child with Disabilities

Caring for an Adult Child with Disabilities

Margaret had lived a life of isolation, routine, and voicelessness. She had been raised by her mother Selma who was committed to Margaret. Selma was hard working and strong, all 5’0″ of her. Selma and her husband, Robert, had Margaret in 1950. Margaret was...