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If you are a long distance caregiver taking care of your parents or other family, a Professional Geriatric Care Manager can be a lifesaver! We developed this primer to help those long-distance caregivers that are considering hiring a Professional Care Manager to help manage the care of their loved ones that live at a distance. CONTINUE READING Helping Your Parents Without Pulling your Hair Out: Hiring a Professional Geriatric Care Manager There are many options when it comes to elderly care in South Florida. If you’ve been helping your parents but simply aren’t able to provide them the care and assistance they need, it’s time to contact our team at Advocare. We’ll help you find the best care for your parents. Starting with a full assessment we’ll speak with you and your family about your wants and needs for elderly care. Once we’re finished with CONTINUE READING What Are My Options for Elderly Care in South Florida? As you age, there are different options for how and where you live. Some people have the option to move in with their children, while others choose to move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. Then there are some, just like the Golden Girls, who choose to live with their friends. Trying to balance these preferences with what’s best for your parents can be a challenge. As your parents get older CONTINUE READING Let AdvoCare SouthFloridaHelp With Elder Care Services 
Aging parents and grandparents are unavoidable, but it doesn’t mean that it makes it any easier. It is often a stressful endeavor, primarily because people are unsure of where to begin. The world of elder care in South Florida is vast, and there are many avenues to choose from. How can you ensure that you’re choosing the right path for your loved one? Are they happy about the decisions you’re making? Is there a CONTINUE READING Types of Elder Care in South Florida 
Superior elder services are available in South Florida, but you have to know what the key factors are to consider before you begin to search for the best help for your elderly parents. The effects of aging are both physical and psychosocial, and there are some essential factors to think about regarding the welfare of our elderly South Florida relatives, especially when in home care is finally necessary. On a basic level, you need to know CONTINUE READING Superior Elder Services in South Florida: Help for Elderly Parents In recent years, evidence has mounted about the dangers of taking multiple, perhaps unnecessary, medications. CONTINUE READING How Many Pills Are Too Many? Have you or an aging parent ever had a poor experience in the hospital or the doctors office due to age? It happens all too often that when the elderly are misunderstood, it must mean that they are incapacitated in some way. Having an advocate available when an aging parent is going to the doctor is ideal so that there are no mistakes. Read on to learn more about the dangers our elders may face CONTINUE READING Ageism in Healthcare One of the most significant issues seniors face is losing independence. All other challenges seem to pale in comparison. CONTINUE READING Living Life on Your Terms March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s what to know. CONTINUE READING March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month When to worry about your ability to take care of your own finances. CONTINUE READING At What Age Are You Too Old to Manage Your Money If you think you cannot get osteoporosis because you are a man, think again! CONTINUE READING Osteoperosis is Not Just For Women Organizing your key information and getting your personal and financial affairs in order is a great gift to your loved ones. CONTINUE READING How to Organize Your Affairs At the beginning of the New Year, it’s important for each of us to examine our health and lifestyle and plan for ways to improve in 2017. CONTINUE READING The Dangers of Medication Mix-Ups By Jill Poser, Director of Life Care Planning I began working with seniors back in 2008 when I chose to become certified as an ‘Aging-in-Place’ Specialist. CONTINUE READING Who Needs an Advocate? January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. CONTINUE READING January is Glaucoma Awareness Month Are you wondering if a recent event was a senior moment or Alzheimer’s? Is it simple forgetfulness or dementia? Is this normal aging or something more serious? CONTINUE READING A ‘Senior Moment’ or Alzheimer’s? Do you have an aging parent who seems to be struggling with their medications? Are you concerned about drugs older adults should avoid? Medication Management is an vital aspect of what we provide at Advocare. CONTINUE READING Are There Drugs Older Adults Should Avoid? Grandparent Scams have been around for a few years, and do not receive the attention they once did, but it does still continue to happen. Don’t be caught of guard. This can happen to your parents! CONTINUE READING Grandparent Scams – Learn How to Keep Seniors Safe Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD, is a form of depression that affects a person during the same season each year. CONTINUE READING Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Seniors Seniors, particularly those who may be living alone, are vulnerable to costly senior scams. CONTINUE READING Avoid These Common and Costly Senior Scams When families are providing dementia care, it can be really easy to talk for them or to talk about them without thought to their feelings. CONTINUE READING Dementia Care – I Heard That! |
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