Category: Crisis Intervention
Whether it be health crises or weather-related issues and natural disasters, Aging Life Care Professionals™ (aka Care Managers) are the rock for overwhelmed families by providing calm, creative thinking, flexibility, and excellent communication.
Safety, emergency planning, and disaster preparedness are always in the forefront of our minds as Aging Life Care Professionals. Summers in the Pacific Northwest have us alert to the possibility of wildfires. We are always cognizant of potential earthquakes. During rainy seasons, we consider the prospects of flooding and landslides. In coastal areas, tsunamis are […]
“It’s always smart to have an emergency plan, spelling out what you would do and who you would turn to for help when that inevitable crisis happens,” says Herb ConsumerMan Weisbaum. In his many years of consumer journalism, Herb has learned a thing or two about being proactive, making smart decisions, and being prepared ahead […]
It’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week. With Fall officially starting this Wednesday, it’s a great reminder to review the common causes of falls as well as what we can do to lower our risk, prevent injury, and stay out of the emergency department. A recent national poll on healthy aging conducted by the University of Michigan suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to a decline in physical activity and functioning among older adults. Declines in physical condition and mobility can increase the risk for falls.
This year the holidays and holiday gatherings will look a bit different for most of us, given the pandemic. Experts advise us to stay home and celebrate only with those in our household. In our experience as Aging Life Care Professionals, the holidays are typically when families have an opportunity to spend more time together […]