Health
Helping families through a medical emergency is a familiar scenario in our work as Aging Life Care Professionals (aka Care Managers). A trip to the emergency department or a hospitalization can occur because of a fall or a stroke. Hospitals systems can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This is where an Aging Life Care Professional comes in. We help guide families through the labyrinth.
What are the more common signs that older adults you care about may be experiencing health or memory changes or thinking problems? In this discussion, Lisa and Suzanne explore some of the familiar signs.
From our experience as Care Managers, we know how important it is to schedule regular check-ups, especially as we age. There can be a ripple effect if we aren’t careful. Vision, hearing, and foot care all play key roles in health maintenance and fall risk prevention. Our eyes, ears, and feet also support our ability to get regular exercise. And regular exercise can contribute to so many positives: strength, balance, overall well-being, appetite, mental acuity and cognition, a good night’s sleep.