Heidi Garvis – Page 2 – Caring Considerations

Dementia Communication: Our Four Best Tips

Many of us often make mistakes when communicating with people who are living with dementia. It’s a learning process, but here are […]

“Do you want to be resuscitated if your heart stops—meaning if it happened at this moment, would you?” Depending on the stage […]

For some of us, what we hear on the news about the pandemic occurring in nursing homes, and other congregate living communities […]

It can be a little confusing. Both terms use the word care. When an older adult needs help, we commonly think of […]

I often find our local, northern Virginia government confusing and overwhelming. We hope that if you need mental health resources that you […]

Here’s what an Aging Life Care™ Professional (aka Geriatric Care Manager) did for you:

Senior Living Myth Five: Medicare pays for long-term care.

Senior Living Myth Four: “I’m probably going to live in my home just as I am now and then I will pass-away quietly one night.”

Senior Living Myth Three: “I will lose my independence.”

Senior Myth Two: “I would consider a retirement community, but I cannot afford it. Besides, I own my house free and clear.”