Get Proactive with a Thoughtful Aging Plan
To remain independent, you must be proactive early in life. This includes taking prescribed medications for diagnosed conditions, regular exercise, a balanced diet, limiting alcohol, good sleep habits, and staying socially active. Also, a carefully considered aging plan created with your Elder Law Attorney is a must. Even when facing the impact of chronic diseases […]
Seniors at Risk: Social Isolation and Loneliness
Social isolation and loneliness are both risk factors for poor aging outcomes. About 28 percent (13.8 million) of older Americans live alone but many are not lonely or socially isolated. While they may seem similar, they are two different challenges older adults face daily. So, what’s the difference? Social isolation is the lack of social […]
The Savvy Senior’s Strategy for Aging in Place
Most seniors want to age at home. Forbes Health states that 92% of older adults want to stay at home. Through thoughtful planning, discussions with family, and active research into available resources, aging in place at home can be an attainable option. Is there a formula to successfully age in place? For those who want […]
Dementia Diagnosis – Now What?
Dementia is an umbrella term that covers many different types of cognitive impairment. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, vascular dementia, or dementia with Lewy bodies, absorbing the impact of a life-changing diagnosis can be challenging. It can be scary to think about how this diagnosis will […]
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
Our inboxes are filled with tempting messages to “click here” for savings and frightening demands to “call now” to avoid financial ruin. It’s a dizzying array of mixed messaging that has only one purpose – to scam the individual receiving the message by phone or email. Protecting yourself and your aging loved one from senior […]
5 Easy Intergenerational Day Trips
Summer will be here before you know it. Grandkids will be out of school and looking for fun things to do. If you take care of aging parents and have grandchildren visiting soon, your role of intergenerational social coordinator just got expanded! How do you keep everyone happy while not spending a fortune on afternoon […]
Taking Care of Others: Why Case Management? Part 2
In our previous blog, Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1, we looked at real-life examples when Case Management became a lifeline for seniors in need. In this blog, we will continue to explore additional real-life situations that benefited greatly from the services of a caring Case Manager. As family dynamics continue to change, […]
Staying Active in Your Senior Years
There are so many benefits of staying active in your senior years. From keeping the brain sharp to avoiding the risk of isolation, an engaged and active lifestyle is pivotal for healthy aging. If you are trying to keep busy or are caring for aging parents who need support in keeping active, keeping the calendar […]
5 Common Health Conditions to Manage at Home
As we age, we will likely have at least one chronic health condition to manage. According to NCOA, 94.9% of adults age 60 and older have at least one condition while 78.7% have two or more health conditions. If you are trying to care for a senior and are employed, scheduling all the necessary doctor’s […]
Assisted Living Contract: Buyer Be Aware
You don’t want to wait for a crisis to start planning for a move to senior living. Delayed decision-making and lack of research are two reasons seniors and their families come to the table of an assisted living admission feeling vulnerable and uninformed. Volumes of paperwork must be signed and, for the exhausted family member […]