Facing the first round of holidays and celebrations without a loved one can be difficult for any family, even when your Aunt works in eldercare. When my grandpa first went into the hospital, our family started to prepare ourselves for the reality that he may never return home again. [...]
Mom is 96 and has to see a new doctor AGAIN. It isn’t that Mom has moved, or that she wants to change doctors. Her doctors keep retiring! Luckily for our family, she likes the new doctor. This has not always been the case. Previous visits with new doctors have led to a list [...]
A Common Care Mistake to Avoid - Don’t Always Assume the “Doctor knows best.” That is why we go to the doctor, right? To get the expert opinion. To have him or her tell us what is wrong and what to do to fix it. But can we always expect [...]
I was recently chatting with my friend Jennifer, whose parents live in a retirement community. I asked her, “How are your parents?” Her response? “My parents are a mess, but that’s the new normal.” She said this with resignation in her voice. As though she had let go of hope [...]
As a professional geriatric care manager, I sometimes get asked, “Why would someone use a service like yours? Anyone can do what you do.” Part of me wants to be offended by this statement, but the answer to the question is also exactly why the person is asking it. [...]
When you get sick, you know you need to go see the doctor. When you get ready to sell your house, you know that a real estate agent can help you. When your mom is in the hospital and you need to figure out what to do next, do you [...]
Today’s seniors are staying more active. But some are troubled by chronic pain and health conditions. If you or a loved one require regular medical care, you can take charge of your health, address medical needs, and maintain the best lifestyle possible. You + Health Advocate = Expert Care [...]
My aunt called me recently with a question: How do I know when I’m ready for a retirement community? Her question was important because she had just received a call from a community saying that she had made it to the top of their waiting list and they had an [...]
“Dr. Karen, why is it that it’s hard to come up with even simple words sometimes? I have always noticed this but it seems to be happening more lately and it is frustrating and sometimes embarrassing.” Joel P. —Business Manager Hi Joel. Thanks for your question! I hear this complaint [...]
Brenda Planes Former Social Work Department Head at Abbotts Creek Center, Brenda Planes sees an opportunity to go the extra mile to impact the senior community. Through her launch of Elder & Wiser, Planes is able to continue her passion of helping caregivers, families and seniors navigate the challenges of elder care. “Dad, we received your test results.” Doctors [...]
