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 While the media is a bit outdated, the information applied is still relevant.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...]
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...]
Fall Prevention – How Knowledge is Power
Fear of falling affects 50% of senior citizens who have experienced a bad fall. This fear keeps them from living fulfilling, independent lives. The solution is simple – learn everything you can about Fall Prevention and use that knowledge to implement strategic solutions to prevent falls. Read on to learn about the five most common risk factors and some suggestions, tips and resources for … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Home security is a vital part of any aging-in-place plan. Especially if an elderly loved one is living alone. It makes sense that many people are often worried and concerned that their parents or grandparents may be vulnerable to crime. The National Sheriff’s Association, through the National Association of Triads, shares tips for improving the security of an older person’s home. We reviewed and … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress
A few years ago, I had the privilege of hearing a presentation about caregiver stress from Valda Garber-Weider, RN, MS, certified dementia practitioner and former director of assisted living for the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC.) Valda has also been a long time caregiver for her own elderly family members in her own home. Valda reminds us that "studies show 70% of full … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Notice Decline in Your Elderly Loved One or Client
So you finally got to see your elderly loved one or client in person! Were you concerned or even alarmed by what you saw? Is their memory failing, do they seem frail or unsteady? Have they lost weight? Are they struggling to hear or see? Is their home in disarray? Mail or bills piling up? Message machine full? These are all signs of decline in your elderly loved one. Care is There can help you … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2022: Review & Update Your Coverage!
https://youtu.be/RGCyPzZBF9s Medicare Open Enrollment will be open from October 15th to December 7, 2021. This is the perfect opportunity to review your coverage and ensure you and your loved ones are on the right Medicare plan. To help you prepare for open enrollment, Medicare has put together five very helpful tips. Read them in their article "Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts … [Read more...]
Time to get your Flu Shot!
With COVID-19 statistics at the forefront, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous the flu really is. Flu viruses spread quickly throughout communities; during the 2018-2019 flu season, there were 35.5 million illnesses, 490,600 hospitalizations and 34,200 deaths due to the flu. Vaccinations protect you and your loved ones. The more people who are vaccinated, the less number of flu cases in … [Read more...]
Schedule Meetings with Your Loved One’s Professional Advisors
If you’re a long distance caregiver, it’s important to have a productive relationship with your loved one’s professional advisors - their doctors, attorney, banker, financial advisor, CPA, insurance advisor, etc. If you’re planning to visit your loved one for the holidays, now is a good time to decide which professionals to meet with while you are there, and to set up appointments. Some advisors … [Read more...]
Care is There Welcomes Paula Ford to the Team
The Care is There team welcomes our new Education Specialist, Paula Ford! Paula has been training to be part of the Care is There team for most of her life. She draws on her experience running a respite program for Alzheimer's, and advocating for individuals living with a disability to ensure everyone at Care is There is educated and trained. “As the Education Specialist, I work behind the … [Read more...]