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What can a Geriatric Care Manager do for You?
A geriatric care manager can bring your loved one the support they need without putting stress on your life!
The Intimacy of Caregiving
I knocked on the door – no answer. I called – no answer. His newspaper was still by the door. I asked if the neighbors had seen him. No. I was checking in on a new 90-year-old client while his family was away for the weekend. On Saturday everything went as planned – he greeted me [...]
Joy with Our Mothers Now
I spoke on Jennifer Till’s radio show about how we can miss the joy of “now” with our mothers by relating to them based on past experiences. (Click here to listen to a recording of that episode of “Real Life with Jennfer Till.”) Perhaps we had difficult childhood experiences with our mothers that we haven’t fully [...]
A Miracle Can Look Like A Bagel
This week I attended Charlottesville’s Senior Networking Group – one of several such groups I participate in to keep informed about services available here. After the meeting there were bagels left over. Margaret Fitch – Program Coordinator for our local Senior Center – knew I was going to see on of our geriatric care management [...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: Can My Loved One Improve Their Driving Skills and-or Regain their Driver’s License?
Sometimes driving skills are impaired by reversible changes in health. In those cases, driving assessment centers can help your loved ones regain lost skills that will allow them to drive safely and legally.
A Poem of Thanksgiving for Long Distance Caregivers
A poem in honor of families who love each other across the miles.
Five Ways to Get your Elderly Parent to Listen to You
Elderly parents will listen to you if you understand what is important to them vs pushing your own agenda. Try these five ways to improve your communication with them, whether you are a long distance caregiver or close at hand.