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Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Health, , , , , , , ,
image of a blue house in several feet of snow

Severe winter weather is descending across the United States, which greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly, especially when the weather event is unexpected or comes fast. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well® to help your older loved one prep for winter weather. Before a Storm • Stay informed: … Continue reading Preparing for Winter Weather with Older Loved Ones →

Caring for Someone with Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Aging Life Care Professionals, Care Managers, Disaster Planning, Family Members, Guest Writer, Tasha Beauchamp, , , , ,

By: Tasha Beauchamp What we know as of 3/1/20 COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put droplets in the air and on surfaces. It may be 2–14 days after exposure before a person has symptoms. That means people can spread the virus without knowing it. And many have symptoms … Continue reading Caring for Someone with Coronavirus (COVID-19) →

The Secret Life of the Refrigerator

Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, Caregiving, , , , ,

The Secret Life of the Refrigerator by Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM “Ins and outs,” are what Aging Life Care Specialists™ often do during our initial walk thru a client’s home. The “ins” are such things as medication dispensers, grab bars and smoke detectors.  The “outs,” are unsecured throw rugs, old newspapers and magazines, and … Continue reading The Secret Life of the Refrigerator →