Why Aging Parents are Reluctant to Move

For adult children with aging parents, broaching the subject of moving from the family home can be incredibly difficult. When children live a great distance away, it makes medical issues that may arise much more difficult (and expensive) to deal with. Though moving to an Assisted Living setting may seem like a logical step, be prepared to face resistance. Understand that there may be fear behind that resistance to move. Those fears can include loss of memories, loss of independence, loss of friends and neighbors, and fear of mortality.

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September 1st, 2011

Falls are as Serious for Seniors as Strokes and Heart Attacks

Fall screening and prevention should be a regular part of health care for older adults, and all programs to prevent falls should include exercise, according to updated guidelines for preventing falls in the elderly.

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January 21st, 2011

Plan for Long-Term Care

The New Year is upon us. Time to face our holiday spending and our waistlines! More importantly, it is that time of year when many reflect back on their accomplishments as well as disappointments.

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December 30th, 2010

South Florida Geriatric Care Managers and Elder Law Attorneys – Your Elder Advisor Team

Elder law attorneys specialize in legal issues affecting the elderly. They are knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs and assist the elderly and their families with all aspects of estate planning and necessary legal documents. Professional Geriatric Care Managers specialize in assisting seniors and their families to navigate the patchwork quilt of care providers and obtain the appropriate resources and services to optimize their health, safety, and well being. A Certified Care Manager can be an invaluable resource, especially when adult children are dealing with complex care and have their own busy schedules or are managing from a distance.

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January 17th, 2010

Healthy Joints Keep Seniors Active in South Florida

The new year often means resolutions like being healthier or exercising more often. What many people don’t know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.

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December 21st, 2009

Caregivers and Multi-tasking in South Florida

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women multitasked by rocking a cradle with their foot to quiet a squalling baby, while pounding out bread dough with her fists, bossing a full crew young kids and maybe dodging a few bullets.

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December 11th, 2009

Dealing with Winter Aches and Pains

(ARA) – Happy holidays, time with friends and family, the freshness of a new year – there are many things to look forward to with the arrival of winter. If you’re among the millions of Americans, however, who suffer from chronic pain, winter can bring on a whole new set of problems and pains.

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December 5th, 2009

Finding Help for an Aging Loved One in South Florida

One of the most helpful services for families with aging loved ones is that of a private geriatric care manager. A geriatric care manager makes an assessment of a person’s medical condition and monitors their medical status.

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February 23rd, 2009