Tax season often sends us running around stacking papers, rifling through folders we tucked away over a year ago. Imagine how much more frustrating this can be for your elderly loved ones — especially if they're experience memory challenges or living in a facility (assisted or otherwise). Finding a good tax professional is the first step to making tax season just a bit less stressful for you and … [Read more...]
First meetings & exciting outings: Care is There helps our client fulfill a wish
Every day, I have the privilege of helping Care is There clients, so they have the confidence to live their best lives. Recently, I had a truly inspiring and fun outing with a client, Jody Jenkins, and it’s these types of experiences that make working with Care is There clients so rewarding. Jody, who no longer drives due to vision loss, has been a Care is There client for two years. I often … [Read more...]
Step-by-step guide to tracking medications
Tracking medications for someone else, particularly an older loved one, is not as easy as it seems. Just ask any nurse on a day-surgery unit in a large hospital: you'll be astonished how many of patients can't name their medications — and don’t even carry a list. Medication regimens can be very complicated and they change frequently, especially for older people. Medications each have two names … [Read more...]
How to protect your loved one from financial abuse
Is your loved one vulnerable to financial abuse or exploitation? Do you know what to look for if they are being taken advantage of? As a family member, you are in the best position to observe the warning signs that your loved one is being taken advantage of. This article shows you what to look for, ways to proactively protect your loved one and how to report that your loved one has been a victim … [Read more...]
What to Watch for at the Holidays – Signs of Decline in Your Elderly Parents
If you are a long distance caregiver, your visit home for the holidays can tell you a lot about whether your elderly loved ones need additional assistance. Here are some signs of decline to watch for during your visit: Changes in personal hygiene Clothing that is worn or inappropriate for the season Bills or mail stacking up Old food in the refrigerator; lack of fresh food Dropped … [Read more...]
Thinking about hiring an elder law attorney? You’ll want to know this
Does your elderly loved one have legal and financial questions, but doesn’t know where to get the answers? Do you need to hire an Elder Law Attorney, trained specifically in areas unique to older adults? What areas can elder law attorneys help with? What questions should you ask to help choose the right elder law attorney? Here are some helpful tips to help you find the best elder law attorney to … [Read more...]
Help Your Loved One Prepare For Their Death
Is your loved one nearing the end of their life? You may need to help them prepare and get their affairs in order. Communicating wishes to family members, advocating at doctor visits, finding an Elder Law Attorney and locating important paperwork can seem very overwhelming. There are many things that you can do to make this process easier for your loved one and family. In fact, we’ve collected … [Read more...]
Clear Speech Technique Helps Your Hearing Impaired Loved One Understand You
Hearing loss can make your loved one feel isolated, embarrased and frustrated.  You can help by making your own speech easier to understand. Clear Speech is a technique of speaking in which the speaker attempts to express every word and sentence in a precise, accurate, and fully formed manner. It is not loud, monotone, artificial or exaggerated. Opticon gives very good instruction and … [Read more...]