What is Care Management? Geriatric Care Managers Advocate for Older Adults — and Their Caregivers. Can Care Management Help You? Are you part of the Sandwich Generation caring simultaneously for your aging parents and your children? Do your aging parents live far away making the logistics of managing their care challenging? You are not alone.
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In last month’s installment we talked about Making Health Habitual through effective goal setting. This month we want to look closer at why exercise is important to our health and how we can build exercise habits painlessly into our day. Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for your health. And the
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As we wrap up 2022 the coming new year gives many a sense of renewal and the urge to make New Year’s Resolutions. Or, you may be more like me. I swore years ago never to make another New Year’s Resolution because, well, I don’t keep them! Honestly, how many people do you know who
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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Winter is arguably the most challenging season for senior safety. It is a time when cold weather can restrict mobility and make it harder to perform daily tasks. The health and well-being of seniors are frequently at risk during this time. Being prepared can prevent many problems. Here are four tips to keep seniors safe
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As we age, we often find ourselves facing new challenges. Our bodies change, our minds change, and sometimes it can feel like the world is moving too fast for us to keep up. One of the best things we can do for ourselves as we age is to take some time out for self-care and
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Speech therapy for seniors is dedicated to assessing and treating communication, language, and speech problems. It helps develop voice, fluency, clarity, comprehension, and sound production skills. While most people associate speech therapy with kids, it can also help with speech impairment in older people caused by stroke, injuries, dementia, and other conditions. Age can cause
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In the US, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or ruptured. Without nutrients and oxygen, brain cells stop working properly, and die. A person having a stroke requires immediate medical care– it’s a medical emergency. The longer a person goes without
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I’ve heard this argument over and over that being “poor” or on a tight budget means you have to settle for ramen noodles, mac n cheese, and other processed foods that we label “cheap”. That is simply not true. The cost of those products may seem low at the time, but they are single meal
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There is this scenario that has become all too familiar to me.. The phone rings at a random time. I answer. Their tone is flat, and I know immediately that something is terribly wrong… Thankfully the other day, although the call I received brought news of a heart attack for an aging family friend, his
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