When it is time for choosing a Patient Advocate, how do you decide between the elder care service providers? As an elder care Patient Advocate myself, I was just invited…
The Dangers of Choosing A Patient Advocate By Lowest Bid
Eight Steps for Protecting Seniors As New Medicare Cards Go Out
Protecting seniors (either yourself or others) from financial fraud is an ongoing concern in this technological age. The need for vigilance against it increases this month as the Centers for…
Resources for Seniors: Connecting with People Who Need Us
It’s a wonderful exchange. As we offer resources for seniors, our clients help us as much as we help them. I will tell you that it is an absolute fact…
Senior Advocacy: Caring Conversations Across Generations
For everyone, but especially those of us working in the field of senior advocacy, intergenerational communication is a big concept. Bigger than I thought. I had my thoughts provoked (love…
Senior Living: Plan for Inclusive Summer Vacations and Family Fun
Participating in family fun is a highlight of senior living for many. One of the best times my family ever had was an “All Person’s Birthday Celebration” (so named that…
Resources for Seniors: Expert Advice to Consider Before Relocating Parents
Recently, in our mission to offer resources for seniors, we published an article about the challenges families face when relocating an aging parent from state to state. We asked a…
Caring Conversations: How to Start a Dialogue with Aging Parents
It’s a conversation no one particularly wants to have, let alone initiate. There is one question many children and their aging parents would rather not ask or think about: What’s…
Senior Care: Know the Warning Signs to Prevent Suicide Among Seniors
Take pause during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, recognize statistics of suicide among seniors Suicide among seniors is a reality in America. It’s not a pretty one, but if we take…
Ethical Wills: Tools for Seniors and their Adult Children
August is National Ethical Wills Month We continue our thoughts on the topic of legacy in recognition of August as National “What Will Be My Legacy?” Month. In our last…
Considering Legacy and Those Caring for Aging Parents
Legacy: From Looming to Lightened Do words like Legacy or Purpose make you uncomfortable? The word Legacy seems to be everywhere these days, and it’s hitting me on all fronts.…