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 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...]
Trauma-informed care helps you recognize trauma and provide support
“I’ve never felt so helpless. Mary* sat at the kitchen table ignoring me knocking on her door, calling her name, and asking her to let me in. She was less than 10 feet away, had to hear me, but didn’t acknowledge me.” Many who have had loved ones experience trauma have experienced this helplessness—wanting to help but not knowing how. Trauma-informed care helps us recognize trauma and provide … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Protect Seniors Against Credit Card Fraud with True Link
Every year in the US, over 30 million people are victims of credit card or other financial fraud. Being the victim of a scam can be embarrassing, not to mention costly. According to the FBI, senior citizens are common targets for many reasons, including the fact that they are less likely to report a fraud because “they might be concerned that their relatives will lose confidence in their abilities … [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...]