"Dementia care for elderly people living in care homes is improved by just one hour of social interaction each week." This was the conclusion of a large scale study led by the University of Exeter, King’s College London and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and reported in this article in the Irish Times. The article quotes the leader of the research, Prof Clive Ballard, of the University … [Read more...]
Managing Mortality: Intention and Insight in Aging: Sept 21, 2017
Elizabeth Swider, president of Care is There Geriatric Care Management, will be presenting “Helping Each Other Through the Aging Process” as part of the symposium “Managing Mortality: Intention and Insight in Aging” on September 21 from 4:00 —5:15 PM at Wineworks Extended (1585 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22902.) The public is welcome, and there is no charge. The event … [Read more...]
May 9 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: How to Prepare Healthy and Tasty Meals on a Budget
Tuesday, May 9 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Presented by: Rita P. Smith, MS, RD, CDE Registered Dietician Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Download the meeting flyer here Network with your favorite senior service providers at: THE GOOD LIFE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE Our mission is to make life easier and more fun … [Read more...]
How to Arrange Transportation for Your Elderly Parent in Charlottesville Virginia
Transportation is critical for being connected to the services we need, the people we love, and the communities to which we contribute, but it can be difficult after we give up driving. In this article, Care is There Geriatric Care Management gives options for arranging transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia. You might also be interested in these other solutions: How to Find Out if … [Read more...]
Active Shooter Awareness Training Run Hide Fight Video
Thanks to Allison Farole of the Charlottesville, Albemarle, UVA Department of Emergency Management for the Active Shooter Awareness Training last month. She asked us to pass along to you this video, which illustrates the points in the training. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting of the Good Life Design Collaborative! … [Read more...]
April 11 2017 Good Life Design Meeting – How to Be With a Person Who Has Dementia
Tuesday, April 11 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Educational Presentation: How to “BE” with a Person Who Has Dementia Understand what Dementia is Learn the types of Dementia Learn about the stages of an Alzheimer’s type Dementia Learn the most effective support strategies at those stages Presented by Judi Kelly Cleary Executive Director … [Read more...]
Reduce Solicitation Mail and Calls to Your Elderly Loved One
Some older adults are tempted, concerned, or confused by unwanted solicitations, and could be lured into spending in ways that don’t support their personal goals. But there are simple ways you can help them reduce mail and phone solicitations. Read more in our article on CareisThere.com. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Implement Scam and Fraud Protection … [Read more...]
Kim Volker Promoted to Manager of the Central Virginia Region of Care is There Geriatric Care Management!
We are proud and excited announce the promotion of Kim Volker to Manager of the Central Virginia region of Care is There! In this role Kim will continue to do the awesome work she is already doing as the manager of the Charlottesville area location: supporting the Lifestyle Coordinators in their client work, hiring new Lifestyle Coordinators, and introducing the services of Care is There to new … [Read more...]
March 14 2017 GLD Meeting: Using Technology to Stay Independent without Breaking the Bank
Tuesday March 14 from 9:00am - 10:30am at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place Charlottesville How to stay independent in your own home, whatever your age, even with age related disabilities, without running out of money Presented by Technology Professional Ray Sprouse No tech knowledge necessary! Come and enjoy! Free and open to the public—no registration … [Read more...]
Scams and Fraud: How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones
The National Council on Aging reports that “financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams …(are) devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their … [Read more...]