Are you or your loved one concerned about mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia? There are several medical conditions that could be causing forgetfulness and symptoms similar to MCI. If you are concerned about MCI, communicating with your medical professionals and being tested is critical. They can run tests for underlying causes and help create a strategy for treatment or living … [Read more...]
Why do you need an Estate Plan and how do you make one?
No one likes to think about why they might need an Estate Plan, but having one ensures that your plans for your possessions are carried out after you pass away or become unable to make your wishes known. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) informs us that estate planning isn’t just for wealthy people, but for anyone who wants to have their assets distributed in an exact manner and help address … [Read more...]
How Can Volunteering Help Keep Your Loved One Connected to Their Community?
The AARP states that volunteering is not only good for the organization with which you volunteer, but also lowers stress, decreases depression, boosts self-confidence and many other health benefits. It can even ward off dementia, according to a 2018 AARP article. For many retirees and elderly in our community, volunteering can also give them a sense of connection to the community, while also … [Read more...]
How to help when a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis
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...]
Why Geriatric Care Managers are So Important – From the MIT Age Lab
Note: While the following article was first published in 2016, the information is still relevant. Care is There encourages you to review the advice and research your options. You can read more recent articles on our “Care Coordination” solutions page. "This is just one example of why GCMs (geriatric care managers) are so important, and perhaps one day will be indispensable. They represent … [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...]
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...]