Author: Aging Wisdom
Frank knows they need help at home. His wife’s dementia is getting worse, and he has his own health problems. She can’t be left alone anymore.
Doing all the cooking and cleaning, and now helping with bathing … it’s just too much.
Frank needs to take breaks. But a Google search reveals a dizzying array of home care providers. How to choose?
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How you pay for care at home depends on whether the service is by medically trained staff or by nonmedical caregivers. Also, what you can mix and match in terms of community programs and help from friends and family.
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Judy fell and broke her hip. She calls 911. She lacks a medication list. As a result, the hospital team is unaware of her chronic conditions. Her daughter lives far away and doesn’t know if she should fly in.
Accidents by their very nature are unplanned. That doesn’t mean you need to be unprepared for a fall or a serious incident (e.g., a heart attack or stroke).
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Much as we would like to imagine an elderhood free from troubles, the truth is, we are all likely to need help eventually. And on several levels. …
Imagine your life as a movie. If you are the director, an Aging Life Care Professional is your production manager. …
While “aging in place” has its benefits, such individualized care can be expensive. Additionally, it can be isolating. Senior housing and long-term care options require a move but are more social and can be cost effective. …
To stay at home, an aging expert, such as an Aging Life Care™ Professional (a/k/a Care Manager), can be a valuable resource to help you weigh your options, determine how much care you need, connect you with the best options, and coordinate all the players.
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Physical, or social distancing is a phrase new to many of us, but it’s essential to ensuring that the most vulnerable to COVID-19 – older adults and those with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease – stay healthy. Social distancing contributes to “slowing the transmission of COVID-19 and reducing illness and death,” according to the CDC.
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How to Stay Connected in a Time of Physical DistancingRead More »
As an Aging Life Care Professional®, I speak to people regularly about their fears of contracting COVID-19. Those who are aging alone ask me questions like: Who will take care of me if I get sick? Will anyone know I need help? What services are there to support me and how can I access them?
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Many families have questions about how to best care for their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. This list of frequently asked questions can provide your family with helpful guidance.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on an Older Adult’s Living SituationRead More »