Are you concerned that an older adult may be experiencing abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), or exploitation? The Adult Protective Services (APS) Department of the Virginia Department of Social Services is available to help. Read our article here for more information. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Personal Care Mail, Bills, and … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 17th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to your local site, which you can find at this link. … [Read more...]
Walkers, Canes, Wheelchairs and Scooters – How to Choose, Pay for, and Maintain Them
Concerned your loved one needs a cane, walker, wheelchair, or scooter? Learn how to choose one, have it covered by insurance, have it properly fitted, and keep it maintained in our Solutions article here. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Personal Care Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Transitions Do you need help managing the care of an … [Read more...]
Bowel Incontinence – Causes and Tips
Incontinence is a major cause of institutionalization for older adults. In this article we explore ways to manage bowel incontinence so your loved one or client can participate comfortably in the daily activities they enjoy. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Help Your Loved One Manage a Chronic Illness What Type of Home Care Aide to Hire for Your Elderly Loved One … [Read more...]
Installing Home Safety Equipment for your Elderly Loved One
Concerned your elderly loved one isn’t safe while doing daily activities at home? Care is There can arrange for installation of home safety equipment. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Transitions Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved … [Read more...]
Is Your Loved One Taking Their Medications?
Many long distance caregivers worry that their elderly loved ones may not be taking their medications as prescribed. In this article we describe how you can find out if there is a problem. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Loved One Remember to Take Their Medications
What do you do when your elderly parent or client isn’t taking their medications as prescribed? Here are ways to find out what is going wrong and how to correct it. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Legal and … [Read more...]
How to Hire a Home Helper or Companion in Virginia
Does your elderly loved one or client need help with meals, laundry, or transportation? Be sure you know how to find, manage, and pay your helpers while complying with laws and regulations. Read our article on how to hire a home helper or companion in Virginia - and if you have any questions, Care is There can help! You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination … [Read more...]
Creating Joy is the Most Important Thing We Do
At Care is There, the most important thing we do is help our clients have joyful lives. Care manager Lisa Gillmor was listening when her 94-year old client Rod Clark said he'd always wanted to ride in a helicopter. Rod is a proud World War 2 Marine Corps veteran and is a survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima. He's a high spirited adventurer, but this particular experience had evaded him. Lisa … [Read more...]
What to do when a loved one dies
When a loved one dies, there are many matters to handle. AARP and the American Bar Association have published a resource to help you. Read our article about it at this link. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Legal and Finances Transitions Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or Staunton Virginia or in Kansas … [Read more...]