Does the health care agent for your loved one or client live out of town? Or maybe they haven’t named a health care agent at all? That’s a common occurrence, isn’t it?We all have a client or loved one who either hasn’t gotten around to naming an agent to make their health care decisions if they are incapacitated, or their health care agent lives out of town. Either way, if that person has a … [Read more...]
Help Your Elderly Loved One Be Happy
Is your elderly loved one being grouchy, sad, depressed, or argumentative? It’s likely that there is a very good reason, and that you can help your elderly loved one be happy! Why Are They Being So Difficult? There are many potential causes for the way your loved one feels, including medical issues like pain, medication effects, hormonal changes, and cognitive changes. There are lifestyle causes … [Read more...]
Helping Your Loved One or Client Avoid Coronavirus Scams
Your elderly clients and loved ones are vulnerable to the coronavirus, and vulnerable to scams. To help protect them, be doubly aware of the coronavirus scams that are circulating now, as reported by the National Council on Aging.Care is There can help! If You Live In Our Service Area If your loved one or client lives in our service area of Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding … [Read more...]
Chronic Disease Management in the time of COVID-19
It’s February - American Heart Month! That’s a great reminder to keep up the management of chronic disease like heart disease.In our article about How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Manage Their Chronic Disease, we explain ways you can support your loved one and client in managing their condition.The inconveniences of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it more complicated for our loved ones … [Read more...]
Enroll Your Loved One in an Adult Day Care Program
Does your elderly loved one need a safe, supervised environment during the day? Care is There can help you find the best Adult Day Care program for your loved one.Read our "Enroll Your Loved One in an Adult Day Care Program" article for tips on how to:Find local adult day care programs Determine the services provided in the program Apply to an adult day care program Use your … [Read more...]
Hire a Daily Money Manager to Pay Bills and Manage Paperwork
Does your elderly loved one need help organizing bills, insurance, tax documents and paperwork? Care is There Daily Money Managers can help.See this article for tips on how to:Define your daily money management goals Create the support team Structure the banking relationship Document authority and permissions Implement key controlsYou might also be interested in these … [Read more...]
Caregiving Under Visitor Restrictions
This article is specific to the time when visitation at senior living communities is restricted due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.Older adults living in senior communities are usually expected to have family nearby to support their loved one. This family support is very important for the well-being of these older adults. Right now, most senior living communities have instituted very … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Discharge to a Rehabilitation Center
If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital to an inpatient rehabilitation center, read this article to understand how to choose a rehabilitation center and what the costs will be. Are you a long distance caregiver? We’ll be there for you.You might also be interested in these other solutions:Care Coordination Appointments Health and Safety Legal and Finances … [Read more...]
Airline Travel Tips for Your Elderly Loved One
At Care is There Geriatric Care Management we often help our clients prepare for airline travel. If your loved one has memory loss, mobility limitations, hearing loss, vision or hearing limitations or other concerns, travel can seem stressful or even out of the question. But with special attention, your loved one can travel successfully. Here are some tips:Special TSA Security Screening … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Hospital Stay
You can make your loved one’s hospital stay more effective and less stressful by following a few best practices. We researched tips and advice from the experts, and put together a handy, easy to read article with the best practices from experts like the Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety. Read the guide at this link.You might also be … [Read more...]