Most of us are very concerned about what will happen to our loved one if he or she falls. Our… Read more »
Category: Geriatric Care and Management Articles
Elder Law Update – January 2010
Health Care Reform In November 2009 the Senate voted to debate its version of health care legislation, known as the… Read more »
Downsizing Yourself, Relocating a Loved One? Where Do You Begin?
What I hear most often in my professional life is “where do I begin?” This question resonates throughout my conversations… Read more »
Diary of a Care(ing) Manager
I love my job, but when most people ask me what I do, it’s really hard to describe what geriatric… Read more »
Connecting with the Person Inside Alzheimer’s
There is so much that apparently drives us apart as human beings. Yet with all our differences, we humans bond… Read more »
Baby Boomers Interact with Aging Parents
Watching parents grow older can be an emotional drain on adult children. This is especially difficult for those who still… Read more »
Assisted Living: What to Expect and What to Look For
What to Expect The daily routine in an assisted living community strives to provide a “homelike environment”. These facilities are… Read more »
Assisted Living Public Assistance
For those on limited incomes, there is a part of the Medicaid program called State/County Special Assistance (SA) that provides… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Care Selection Criteria
Admission/Discharge Criteria What limits are there on admission (must the person be able to walk, diagnosis etc.) What would make… Read more »
Aging with the Glow of Authenticity
We come to know ourselves fully as we age, and perhaps that’s why our desire for more authentic relationship increases… Read more »
