Cancer is a word that we have all come to fear. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But what is it, really, and what are the treatment options once a cancer diagnosis is made? Read our article to find out what you should know about this terrifying diagnosis. Care is There Executive Assistants … [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...]
Helping clients celebrate the holidays by filling in for family
The holiday seasons should be a joyous time, one spent with loved ones. But for some of our clients, especially those who live a far distance from their loved ones, it can feel a bit lonely. Our client, Ava* faced this challenge recently. She didn’t want her mom, Beverly*, to feel alone during the holidays. However, Ava’s responsibilities coupled with the fact that she lives across the country, … [Read more...]
Think You Know What a Power of Attorney is For? Not so Fast – Watch This Video!
Note: The following video and article were first published in 2013. While the media is a bit outdated, the information applied is still relevant. Care is There encourages you to review the advice and research your options. You can review more recent articles on our "Powers of Attorney & Advance Medical Directives" solutions page. Powers of attorney are widely misunderstood, even among … [Read more...]
Help Your Elderly Loved One with Chronic Disease Management
Up to 80% of older adults in the United States have at least one diagnosed chronic disease. When the older adult can no longer manage his or her condition independently, family caregivers and professional care managers can play a critical role in chronic disease management. Read our full article here to learn how to help your loved one manage their chronic disease. You might also be … [Read more...]
Helping a client enjoy a Hendrix fans night
Our clients’ hobbies and passions are as varied as the personalities of the people we work with. Each story we share reveals not only the different ways they rediscover their passions for life, but also the many unique ways we can help them live that life to the fullest. In this latest instalment of client stories, we hear from Monroe*, who shares their experience attending a Hendrix fans night … [Read more...]
Need help organizing your loved one’s home? Try these tips
Clutter doesn’t happen in a day. Many people find it’s easy to collect more and more with each year — so it makes sense that there is no way to organize all of it in a single day. Even so, decluttering and organizing is worth it, since an organized home can feel very freeing and peaceful. Your elderly loved ones have had more years than you to collect things, whether it’s souvenirs, gifts, … [Read more...]
Help your elderly loved gather their tax documents
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...]
Helping with medical care from a continent away
When Sarah* decided to move clear across the continent, Care is There was instrumental in helping her find housing and set up medical care. As part of her care, we helped her connect with services to have her medications delivered to her new home in a remote area and stayed in contact long enough to make sure that Sarah was able to comfortably settle into her home and community. Recently, Sarah … [Read more...]
5 ways to effectively communicate with your elderly parent
Do your elderly parents refuse or resist your help? This can be very frustrating, especially for long distance caregivers of parents who choose to live alone in their own homes. As geriatric care managers, we at Care is There see this happen frequently with families. Which is why we've developed ways to help you communicate with your elderly parent that can work miracles. 5 tips to effectively … [Read more...]