Category: Care Well
Back by popular demand, it’s our Holiday Gift Guide—packed with thoughtful ideas to spark joy and make the season a little brighter. Throughout the year our team gathers recommendations from clients, their families and friends, and our circle of trusted allied professionals. The result? A curated collection of gifts that delight, engage, entertain, and comfort.
My Grandpa meant the world to me. Early in my life, it was just me and my mom. She was a teacher, and we’d spend the summers with my grandparents in Portland. My mom would take classes while their assignment was to keep me out of trouble. Lucky for me, this meant hours with my […]
Some physical, emotional, and cognitive changes are likely as we grow older. When these changes interfere with safety, self-care, and personal well-being, it may indicate a need for assistance. Here are six common signs that reveal an older adult may need help:
November is National Hospice Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about this often misunderstood but important service and support. The recent announcement by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s family* that he’s entered hospice care has helped familiarize many of us with hospice care, providing an opportunity for us all to get educated on the […]
The family of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made an announcement recently that following a series of short hospital stays, he is forgoing further medical treatment, has returned home, and entered hospice care. What is hospice care? Hospice is a comprehensive, holistic program of care and support for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity to discuss this often-stigmatized topic. Let’s use this awareness to spread hope and critical information to people affected by suicide. Understanding the reasons someone may consider suicide, recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to support someone with suicidal thoughts can go a long way in […]
But there’s an important lesson here: Rob and Linda learned that their mother gets to still make decisions and have choices. And the best way to engage in conversation is to ask questions and listen, truly listen.
Having concerns about a loved one’s well-being, especially when they are older, is normal. Have you noticed some changes? Is there something that seems off or unusual, perhaps atypical to your loved one’s usual demeanor, behavior, or personality? Changes and adjustments are normal for all of us during our lifespan, but sometimes they warrant a […]
Being a caregiver can be lonely. Over time, friends and family may start to fade away and your world begins to feel very small. As you encounter tricky situations, you might struggle with how to navigate them gracefully. This caregiving race is a marathon, not a sprint. Equipping yourself for the long haul is essential. […]
The struggle between freedom and safety is front and center in our nation right now. Navigating this dilemma of independence versus safety has been at the heart of our work as Aging Life Care Professionals™ long before COVID-19 and wearing masks.