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Reports show that Northern Virginia will have the highest growth rate in its Senior population than any other part of our Nation over the next 10 to 20 years. Therefore, there will be a greater need for eldercare planning and support in navigating resources. Start planning now and build a relationship with our team of […]
Reports show that Northern Virginia will have the highest growth rate in its Senior population than any other part of our Nation over the next 10 to 20 years. Therefore, there will be a greater need for eldercare planning and support in navigating resources. Start planning now and build a relationship with our team of experts who support seniors in their current and/or future process of aging in place.
Do you ever wonder if you should take the Elder in your life, who is struggling with Dementia, to a holiday gathering? It is important to remember that too much stimulation, such as, more than a few people, being away from their familiar surroundings, and a lot of noise can cause them anxiety and more […]
Do you ever wonder if you should take the Elder in your life, who is struggling with Dementia, to a holiday gathering? It is important to remember that too much stimulation, such as, more than a few people, being away from their familiar surroundings, and a lot of noise can cause them anxiety and more confusion. Of course you want them at your holiday gathering so they don’t feel alone, but maybe you do something smaller with them this year in order to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. If you would like more tips like this reach out to us anytime!
Hospitals are meant to improve an individual’s situation, but often they can contribute to confusion/delirium in older adults for a variety of reasons. One reason being, the older adult is out of their familiar surroundings. The program in this article, HELP, has volunteers available to prevent confusion/delirium in the care of the elderly in some […]
Hospitals are meant to improve an individual’s situation, but often they can contribute to confusion/delirium in older adults for a variety of reasons. One reason being, the older adult is out of their familiar surroundings. The program in this article, HELP, has volunteers available to prevent confusion/delirium in the care of the elderly in some Northern Virginia Hospitals.
http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/senior-services/during-your-hospital-stay/help/index.jsp
Exciting News!!!! We will be starting a quarterly We Care Newsletter next month, which will include our Care Managers’ expert tips and advice for elder care! Sign up and you will receive a free checklist to help you ensure the safety of the aging person in your life!
Exciting News!!!! We will be starting a quarterly We Care Newsletter next month, which will include our Care Managers’ expert tips and advice for elder care! Sign up and you will receive a free checklist to help you ensure the safety of the aging person in your life! 
Care Managers help improve the overall well-being of the elderly in order for them to maintain their independence at home for as long as possible! Did you know that some medications can cause serious side effects in the elderly? Take a look at this and let us know if you have any questions! https://t.co/s6l6OtEwWw
Care Managers help improve the overall well-being of the elderly in order for them to maintain their independence at home for as long as possible! Did you know that some medications can cause serious side effects in the elderly? Take a look at this and let us know if you have any questions!
https://t.co/s6l6OtEwWw
There are many struggles with providing elder care at home, one of them being managing their medications. Fortunately, the industry has come a long way and there are many options to assist. Care Managers can help you tackle some of these great suggestions in this article. For example, requesting specific modifications from the pharmacy. https://www.caregiver.org/caregivers-guide-medications-and-aging
There are many struggles with providing elder care at home, one of them being managing their medications. Fortunately, the industry has come a long way and there are many options to assist. Care Managers can help you tackle some of these great suggestions in this article. For example, requesting specific modifications from the pharmacy.
https://www.caregiver.org/caregivers-guide-medications-and-aging
Did you know the Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 hotline for supporting individuals providing eldercare for someone with Dementia? They even offer Caregiver Support Groups in multiple towns and during various times! This is just one example of our wealth of knowledge in the field of aging services.
Did you know the Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 hotline for supporting individuals providing eldercare for someone with Dementia? They even offer Caregiver Support Groups in multiple towns and during various times! This is just one example of our wealth of knowledge in the field of aging services.
Eldercare at home can be time consuming for responsible parties who live far away or are busy with work and/or children. We Care Management, LLC has trained professionals in the field of Gerontology who can help with the management of caring for elders in their home. For example, we can accompany our clients to appointments […]
Eldercare at home can be time consuming for responsible parties who live far away or are busy with work and/or children. We Care Management, LLC has trained professionals in the field of Gerontology who can help with the management of caring for elders in their home. For example, we can accompany our clients to appointments (even drive them there), advocate for them, and report a summary of the visit to the responsible party. Schedule a free consultation today to find out how we can help the elder in your life!
One of the most important things you can do for the elder in you life is to open the door for discussion about the aging and dying process. As human beings we shy away from these topics, but they are inevitable. Everyone will experience aging and dying. The more we are open about these topics, […]
One of the most important things you can do for the elder in you life is to open the door for discussion about the aging and dying process. As human beings we shy away from these topics, but they are inevitable. Everyone will experience aging and dying. The more we are open about these topics, the more we can ease the experiences people have while going through them. Care Management can help you to start and continue these important conversations. If you haven’t read Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal, we encourage you to. It is well written and explains why and how healthcare professionals must encourage conversations regarding these two topics.
Are you worried about the safety of an elder who is wandering? There are many devices that can help, for example, a battery operated door alarm is one option. Figuring out solutions to obstacles in eldercare can be difficult. You do not have to navigate the aging process alone. We will help you and the […]
Are you worried about the safety of an elder who is wandering? There are many devices that can help, for example, a battery operated door alarm is one option. Figuring out solutions to obstacles in eldercare can be difficult. You do not have to navigate the aging process alone. We will help you and the elder in your life!
