People of all ages can have times where their coping skills are not working as they usually do and therefore they may develop anxiety, depression, panic, and even a variety of health conditions. These developments can be a result of significant life or health changes, varying types of losses, stress, not doing the self-care necessary […]
People of all ages can have times where their coping skills are not working as they usually do and therefore they may develop anxiety, depression, panic, and even a variety of health conditions. These developments can be a result of significant life or health changes, varying types of losses, stress, not doing the self-care necessary to maintain a state of balance, and many other reasons. Providers often see clients during these times just trying to struggle through or minimizing what they themselves are experiencing. If you are struggling to cope or you know someone who is, we encourage you to get yourself or the person you notice changes in some extra support. Talking to a trained professional can help alleviate the heaviness of carrying the load of difficulties you have alone. Here at We Care Management, LLC we are trained, licensed professionals who can support adults of all ages navigate life’s challenges.
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As people age they often acquire difficulties with their health and daily functioning and therefore have more stress and more things to “manage”. It can become a full-time job taking care of one’s life as they navigate through the aging process, whether it is the individual themselves managing everything or a family member or friend. […]
As people age they often acquire difficulties with their health and daily functioning and therefore have more stress and more things to “manage”. It can become a full-time job taking care of one’s life as they navigate through the aging process, whether it is the individual themselves managing everything or a family member or friend. We often see these circumstanced lead to increased frustration, worry, sadness, and a loss of the ability to have enough time to take part in enjoyable activities. Because there are multiple health issues to deal with and therefore many appointments, in addition to all of the other daily life tasks, people can become overwhelmed and sometimes forget appointments or plan for them on the wrong day. If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar to this, we encourage you to ask for help in managing some of this, so you and your loved ones can still have time and energy for enjoyable activities in your day to day lives!
Filed Under: Aging, Elder care, Northern Virginia
People can get confused with all the terms used for illnesses these days. For example, in eldercare I often here people say “I don’t have Dementia, I have Alzheimer’s Disease,” or “I would rather have Dementia than Alzheimer’s Disease.” Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to explain the terms, along with some other ideas […]
People can get confused with all the terms used for illnesses these days. For example, in eldercare I often here people say “I don’t have Dementia, I have Alzheimer’s Disease,” or “I would rather have Dementia than Alzheimer’s Disease.” Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to explain the terms, along with some other ideas to think about. Dementia is the general term used for many types of irreversible cognitive impairment . Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease, to name a few, are subtypes of Dementia. Even if someone has Dementia, they are still the person they were years ago, but at times it is hard to see them in this way. This is when people may tend to care for the individual rather then support and empower them to modify the ways they do things. For example, if someone who is experiencing short-term memory loss is having a difficult time remembering a word, we are quick to tell them the word so they don’t feel embarrassed, frustrated, or uncomfortable. I am not saying that is the wrong thing to do, but try to give them some time and then read their cues. They may try to figure out the word, they may move on and brush over it, or they may look in your direction or even ask for the word. If the latter happens, by all means, tell them the word. Just try to always remember the old age, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
Filed Under: Aging, Elder care, Northern Virginia
Do you care for an elder, a child, clients, or someone in need? Then it is important for you to also remember to take care of yourself! Just as the the flight attendants advise you on an airplane to put your oxygen mask on before helping someone in need sitting next to you. If you […]
Do you care for an elder, a child, clients, or someone in need? Then it is important for you to also remember to take care of yourself! Just as the the flight attendants advise you on an airplane to put your oxygen mask on before helping someone in need sitting next to you. If you do not take care of yourself you can not do your best in caring for others. Self-Care is defined as anything good you do for yourself. There are many benefits of Self-Care, but here are the highlights; better productivity, improved health, improved self-esteem, increased self-knowledge, and more to give to others. Self-care can come in many different forms; sensory, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social. For example, sensory self-care can be a massage, a bath, smelling essential oils, or being in nature listening to the birds or looking at the flowers while feeling the sun and breeze on your skin. Emotional self-care can be laughing, talking to a therapist, letting your anger out in a healthy way by hitting a pillow, or forcing yourself to smile and think positive things. Spiritual self-care can be meditating, praying, or being in nature. Physical self-care can be exercising, sleeping well and eating healthy. Last but not least is socializing with people who enrich your life with love, joy, support and laughter. If we put more effort in our self the rest will fall into place. Please find ways to take care of your self!
Filed Under: Caregiving, Healthy, Northern Virginia
We often hear people comment about how fraility, pain, memory problems, sleep problems, loneliness, lack of appetite, etc. are a normal part of aging. These ideas and comments are common in our society, but they must be changed! Ideas and comments such as these have the potential to create a mindset that an elder should […]
We often hear people comment about how fraility, pain, memory problems, sleep problems, loneliness, lack of appetite, etc. are a normal part of aging. These ideas and comments are common in our society, but they must be changed! Ideas and comments such as these have the potential to create a mindset that an elder should tolerate these difficulties and learn to live with them. I am here to tell you that nothing about those difficulties are normal and there are many things that can be done to alleviate some of the effects. In our era, there are many resources in eldercare, but it can be difficult to know what resources are best for each individual, when to implement the resources, and how to support the elder in accepting the resource. Let us help you with these obstacle!
Filed Under: Aging, Elder care, Northern Virginia
Why did our Owner, Amanda, start a business in eldercare? Amanda is fortunate to have relationships with her grandparents that last into adulthood. Because of this, she has learned how to engage with elders, how much one can learn from them, how difficult life can be but how people find a way to overcome those […]
Why did our Owner, Amanda, start a business in eldercare? Amanda is fortunate to have relationships with her grandparents that last into adulthood. Because of this, she has learned how to engage with elders, how much one can learn from them, how difficult life can be but how people find a way to overcome those difficulties, and how important the little things are in life. Amanda started working in Nursing Homes in High School. She is passionate about supporting elders in leading a well-balanced and fulfilling last phase of their life. As a Social Worker, she has learned that understanding who the elder is, and how they became who they are, is an imperative part of the Care Management process. She tells many people how her work is such an honor, because having someone trust you enough for them to tell you their most meaningful and personal stories is simply touching. Moving from the DC Area to Loudoun County, Amanda saw a great need for elder support services. Her expertise is in Counseling and Care Management. All of these reasons, and more, are why she created We Care Management, LLC.
Filed Under: Aging, Counseling, Elder care, Northern Virginia, Nursing home
We provide support to a lot of new clients needing help urgently, as a result of not planning ahead for certain things. A major obstacle that we help our clients with is accounting issues. Individuals who do not have children, run into the most complications. Even though everyone hopes they keep their memory during the […]
We provide support to a lot of new clients needing help urgently, as a result of not planning ahead for certain things. A major obstacle that we help our clients with is accounting issues. Individuals who do not have children, run into the most complications. Even though everyone hopes they keep their memory during the aging process, cognitive impairment somehow sneaks up on some. If this individual has no children, they may have no one to notice signs of forgetfullness before it starts impairing their life significantly. One day, various businesses hired by this individual start realizing that this client is not keeping up with their payments for their car, their housing, etc. They contact the client and they are forgetful and confused. Now what? Sometimes, it is too late and the government is notified. The client then has to go through the courts in order to obtain a Guardian to assist them. However, being proactive and having a team available for the “what ifs” during the aging process is the best way to mitigate these occurences. For example, in this scenario a Care Manager, Accountant, and Power of Attorney would be a great team of support.
Filed Under: Aging, Elders, Northern Virginia
Many people have sleep disturbance, where they either have difficulty falling asleep, struggle to stay asleep, or sleep too much. It happens in adults of all ages, but especially elders. There are many suggestions about how to improve one’s sleep, but sometimes people feel at a loss because maybe they have tried everything. It is […]
Many people have sleep disturbance, where they either have difficulty falling asleep, struggle to stay asleep, or sleep too much. It happens in adults of all ages, but especially elders. There are many suggestions about how to improve one’s sleep, but sometimes people feel at a loss because maybe they have tried everything. It is important to first explore why the sleep disturbance may be happening; is it diet, lack of exercise, stress, no regular bedtime routine, a medical problem, or too much stimulation before bed? Once you figure out what could be contributing to the sleep disturbance, it is important to try one coping skill at a time. If an individual tries multiple things at once, they won’t know what was actually helpful.
If those coping skills don’t work speak with your doctor or a counselor for other ways of coping. Sleep is very important, so I hope you can find yourself having a good night sleep tonight!
Filed Under: Aging, Caregiving, Counseling
BEGINNING We started our company with a mission to provide empathetic and diligent support in helping others navigate the aging process. Even though we are a growing company, we still have that small-business feel, and that means a commitment and a relationship to our clients. Our clients all agree that we offer the very best services […]
We started our company with a mission to provide empathetic and diligent support in helping others navigate the aging process. Even though we are a growing company, we still have that small-business feel, and that means a commitment and a relationship to our clients. Our clients all agree that we offer the very best services around, with the personal touch you’ve come to expect from us.
We Care Management, LLC started with a love and passion of working with adults to support them in coping with the challenges they face across the lifespan. This passion is our legacy, the very fibers of our community that has made us such an important part of the western Northern Virginia area.
We continue to be an important part of our community, so from our family to yours, please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. Look to We Care Management, LLC for the personalized experience you might be missing from larger competitors.
Filed Under: Elder care, Northern Virginia, Senior Care
This month we have the longest hours of daylight! This is wonderful for a lot of people, because it can be easier to wake up in the morning and when home from work you may get to spend time outside with family and friends. For elders with cognitive impairment, the summer can be difficult. The […]
This month we have the longest hours of daylight! This is wonderful for a lot of people, because it can be easier to wake up in the morning and when home from work you may get to spend time outside with family and friends. For elders with cognitive impairment, the summer can be difficult. The early sunrise and later sunset can disrupt their sleep cycle. When they notice the sun rising at 5:00 a.m. they may think it is time to get out of bed. At night, they may not know it is time to get ready for bed, because it doesn’t start getting dark until after 9:00p.m. Something that can be helpful if this confuses the sleep cycle, are room darkening shades. Another obstacle in the summer for elders at home, is getting dehydrated. Drinking water is a double edged sword for a lot of seniors, because the more one drinks, the more they need to stand up, and walk to the restroom. If an elder experiences balance difficulties or incontinence, they are likely not wanting to drink a lot of water. But, things can be done to make it easier for them to get around when they need to.
Filed Under: Aging, Elder care, Healthy, Northern Virginia
