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- Tips for Seniors to Stay Social This Valentine’s Month – Building circles of care.
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How to Talk to Loved Ones About Assisted Living
Talking to loved ones about the possibility of assisted living can be a sensitive and emotional topic. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate the conversation: Plan ahead: Before starting the conversation, take some time to think about what you want to say and...
Treating Dementia With Reiki
Dementia is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive disease that can impact a person's memory, cognition, and behavior. Although there is no cure for dementia, there are alternative therapies that can...
Cost Effective Benefits Of Using A Senior Living Advisor Or Consultant
Sometimes, it can be really a hectic and tiring process to find the best and most-suitable assisted living community for your loved ones. Things can be tougher when you do not live near your loved ones to help explore the available options.
Tips for Visiting Mom and Dad During the Holiday’s!
Tips for Visiting Mom and Dad During the Holiday's! Usually, families and seniors begin to consider alternatives when it becomes difficult for the elderly family member to carry on with important activities of daily living without support and assistance from others....
Holiday Tips & Safety Measures for Seniors Taking Medications at Home
Yes, the Holidays are upon us! Assuming…from the start, at baseline, that the drugs a person takes at home are dangerous…can we assume that? It can be especially difficult during the holidays to stay on track managing your medications, when you are taking numerous...
FAQ Section
How does geriatric care management pay for itself?
The cost of hiring a geriatric care manager ($350/hour phone consultation or $525 for 1.5-hour in-person) is a fraction of the savings they produce. GCMs result in better health and financial outcomes, easily paying for themselves within a few years or less by: (1) Finding resources to pay for care, (2) Preventing expensive emergency ER visits/hospitalizations, (3) Reducing caregiver absence from work, (4) Preventing family members from leaving the workforce to provide care, (5) Identifying unnecessary services like excess medical testing or overlapping caregiver shifts, (6) Protecting against fraud or elder abuse, (7) Optimizing use of Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans’ benefits.
What is Therese Johnson's book "Saving Seniors' Savings" about?
“Saving Seniors’ Savings: Best Kept Secrets on How to Pay for Senior Services” is a #1 Best Selling Amazon book in two categories that explains: (1) Where to find resources for caregivers, (2) How to get money to pay for them, (3) Secrets to funding senior care through unused benefits, (4) Asset transfers, gifting, and trust setup strategies, (5) Elder law attorney referrals for powers of attorney and living wills, (6) Medi-Cal and Veterans’ benefits optimization. The book was inducted into the Washington Library of Congress and featured in The Art of Connection.
How do I choose the right senior care home in 2026?
Key checklist items include: (1) Talk with residents about how they like the community and staff, (2) Verify visits are welcome at any time, (3) Confirm 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), (4) Check criminal background checks on employees, (5) Verify elder abuse/neglect training programs, (6) Ask about common reasons residents may be asked to move out, (7) Visit during mealtime to assess food quality, (8) Check staffing levels at nights/weekends, (9) Verify handrails, grab bars, clear exits, smoke detectors, (10) Meet with the director and nursing director, (11) Ask about staff-to-resident ratios and training, (12) Check for Alzheimer’s/dementia units if needed.
What is a "circle of care" and how do you create one?
A “circle of care” is a network of family members, friends, and community members who help with caregiving duties such as driving, grocery shopping, and spending time with your loved one. Geriatric care managers help arrange and manage this process, creating a support system that enables seniors to age in place safely and confidently. This reduces caregiver stress, prevents family members from leaving the workforce, and improves seniors’ quality of life through social connection.
