The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) reports that 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. But 70% of those 65 and older will require some type of long term care. While having a plan in place is always beneficial, you never predict […]
Category Archives: Caretaker
When caring for an elderly parent or grandparent, it is important to have a plan for when crises hit. Oftentimes, in the sudden event of illness, a fall, or changes in health care needs, the caretaker may find themselves scrambling to put together a plan on the spot. It is easy to miss important details, […]
For many seniors, the pandemic has been incredibly isolating, stressful, and anxiety-inducing — especially for those with underlying medical conditions such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and coronary artery disease (to name a few). And while social distancing certainly protects older adults from the coronavirus, many seniors are instead experiencing pandemic fatigue and […]
Number 4 “No One is Coordinating Your Care” segments taken from You Bet Your Life, of the Top 10 Reasons You Need a Professional Patient Advocate by Your Side by Trisha Torrey. “Most of us have experienced the fact that our doctors just don’t communicate with each other. Your cardiologist isn’t talking to your orthopedist, […]
Many of us were completely blindsided by the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global pandemic back in March 2020. And while it has taken some time to acclimate to a world with COVID-19, we’ve risen to the occasion beautifully and have not been afraid to embrace change. Here are just a few of the […]