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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Nov 22, 2022 | Aging Adults, Aging Parent, Care Solutions, Caring from Afar, Family, Family Dynamics, Holidays, Warning Signs
We were so excited to finally get a chance to see Nana and Papa. It had been 2 years since we had been able to go to their home for the Holidays. Life was busy but our business was just getting back on track after the pandemic, and we could afford the short flight. We...
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