Selecting a home care company can be a little like a walk in the dark. There are thousands of across the country and probably hundreds to choose from where you live. How do you choose? Select a small or large company? Do they utilize company employees or a registry for aides? You will probably want […]
Many of us often make mistakes when communicating with people who are living with dementia. It’s a learning process, but here are a few key practices which may help you. Remember, those living with dementia have a disease and cannot control their behavior. Their reasoning and logic skills are impaired. Changing our approach can reassure […]
“Do you want to be resuscitated if your heart stops—meaning if it happened at this moment, would you?” Depending on the stage of a person’s life, many reply, “No, I don’t want to be resuscitated and those wishes are documented in my Living Will (aka Advance Directives).” The difference between a Living Will and a […]
For some of us, what we hear on the news about the pandemic occurring in nursing homes, and other congregate living communities can be frightening. Is now the best time to move? For independent living retirement communities (aka CCRC’s) much is the same. Here are two communities in Northern VA sharing what has changed, if […]
It can be a little confusing. Both terms use the word care. When an older adult needs help, we commonly think of someone who can come to the home and help around the house. They are known as Aides (or caregivers, certified nurse’s aides, companion, private duty aides). While this is true, isn’t it also […]
I often find our local, northern Virginia government confusing and overwhelming. We hope that if you need mental health resources that you will contact our Aging Life Care Professionals at 571-488-9396 or reach out to the entities below: Local Resources: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board offers help for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. Click here for […]
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.”