Care Giver Shortage: Coming To Your Town
March 2, 2014
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Look out. Here it comes. Demand exceeding supply. Read all about it at “A Shortage of Caregivers”. Why, you ask? Well…, they’re 1) low-paid, 2) demanding jobs, 3) high rates of injury and 4) frequently, no benefits. So…, I guess high demand and low supply will drive up wages solving the low pay issue. Think again. […]
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Credit Cards, Money and Seniors
February 23, 2014
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A really tricky issue. They’ve spent most of their lives managing their own money and now its being asserted they can’t. Moreover, there are technological risks now that never were. And then the scammers (IE; people portraying themselves as soldiers in Afghanistan needing money). Finally, the reticence of an older person to admit, even when […]
Read The Rest →Potentially Dangerous Medications and Medical Devices Seniors Should Be Aware Of
October 18, 2013
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As people age, they become more susceptible to health problems. As a result, an estimated 81 percent of seniors take some sort of prescription medication. Furthermore, by 2030 there will be 72.1 million people in the United States older than 65—and they will be living longer. Fortunately, modern medicine has expanded along with the population, […]
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Transitioning Into Aged Care
October 15, 2013
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Helping a loved one move from independent living in a home where he or she may have spent decades into an aged care facility is a transition that requires sensitivity, care, and a great deal of preparation. There are many reasons why a family might choose to move a loved one into an aged care […]
Read The Rest →I Remember
August 27, 2013
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I would like to introduce you to a wonderful writing exercise that will help your clients or relatives remember things about their lives that they haven’t thought about in years. The exercise is called “I Remember” and it involves asking elders to write various lines consisting of a sentence or two. Each of the lines […]
Read The Rest →Working with a geriatric care manager
August 10, 2013
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(This is originally from Harvard Medical School’s publication HEALTHBeat) When you’re exploring a foreign country, a guide who knows the terrain well can help immensely. That’s just as true when entering the foreign territory of caregiving. Here, a geriatric-care manager can provide invaluable assistance for individuals and families facing challenging care decisions. Geriatric-care managers come […]
Read The Rest →Frontline: Life And Death In Assisted Living
August 6, 2013
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This past week a Frontline expose’ was shown on ALF’s. On the national listserv for GCM’s professional association (NAPGCM) a lively dialogue ensued. By and large, the response was nor approving of the show. The following was my own post: Angel, Thank you for a really well thought out written piece on the […]
Read The Rest →So, Just What Does A Geriatric Care Management Assessment Look Like?
August 3, 2013
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Many people want to know what assessments cover and what can be expected from one. Below, is an example of a recent one. This one doesn’t cover some things that might come up in other situations (ie; survey of residential possibilities, specific entitlement opportunities, etc…). Also, I’ve had to change or redact to maintain confidentiality. […]
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How To Tell If An Elderly Person Is Being Neglected By Caregivers
June 10, 2013
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People put their elderly loved ones in nursing homes so that they will be properly cared for – not neglected, or worse, abused. Sadly, the incidence of abuse and neglect concerning the elderly is quite common and it often goes undetected. In cases regarding neglect, the action could either be intentional or unintentional on the […]
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How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years
June 10, 2013
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By ABBY ELLIN Michael Kirby Smith for The New York TimesMarvin Tolkin, 86, says his monthly therapy sessions have been “making the transition of living at this age in relation to my family very doable.” Hear from Mr. Tolkin and two more seniors here. Marvin Tolkin was 83 when he decided that the unexamined life […]
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