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...]
Simple Ways to Improve Home Safety
Worried about your elderly loved one or client being safe at home? For good reason! It’s easy to have a fall or other accident, but it’s also easy to improve home safety with a few small changes.Care is There can help! If You Live In Our Service Area If you live in our service area of Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding counties and the Shenandoah Valley (Harrisonburg, Staunton, … [Read more...]
Get your Flu Shot Before October 31st
"Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic," states the CDC website.The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. This includes everyone six months and older (with very rare exceptions). If you’re not … [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...]
How to Plan a Funeral
Planning a funeral for yourself or someone you love? This advice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance will help you make smart decisions when you plan a funeral and avoid costly services you don’t need.You might also be interested in these other solutions:Care Coordination Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home … [Read more...]
Long Term Care Insurance Trends: Interview with Janine Tate
Janine Tate knows about Long Term Care Insurance. She’s a Long Term Care Plan Insurance Specialist at ACSIA Partners, one of the largest distributors of long term care and related insurance products and services in the United States. With 11 years experience, Janine has helped hundreds of individuals and families find insurance for their specific needs.Long term care insurance (LTCi) has been … [Read more...]
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation to Adult Protective Services (Virginia)
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...]
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 LifeYour Home TransitionsDo 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...]