November 13, 2023 —
It’s that time of year again and our care managers are noticing increased stress in clients and their families. The expectations, the financial implications, and the logistics can be overwhelming to any family system. But to those with parents or loved ones aging with medical or cognitive issues, the challenges can sabotage even the most... Read More
September 11, 2023 —
Caring for a loved one can be immensely rewarding, but it can also bring about feelings of guilt, especially when caregivers believe they are falling short of their own expectations or those of others. Coping with caregiver guilt is important for both the caregiver’s well-being and the quality of care they provide. Here are some suggestions... Read More
May 22, 2023 —
Shirley is a 68-year-old woman who has lived an independent and active life. She raised two children on her own after her husband passed away when they were young, and she has always taken pride in her ability to manage her own affairs. However, as Shirley has aged, she has noticed that some of the... Read More
May 15, 2023 —
We all know the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but what does May bring? For many, May is a month of family events, milestones, and memories, from honoring Mother’s Day to celebrating graduations. Yet these same events can produce hyper-charged emotions for everyone. Older adults can become lost or confused in the hoopla of... Read More
March 15, 2023 —
We see it every day at Elder Advisory Group. A family realizes their mom or dad can no longer take care of themselves and someone in the family needs to take on the role of caregiver. All too often it’s the daughter or daughter-in-law, sister or a granddaughter who offers to assume the role as... Read More
December 5, 2022 —
According to the CDC, about one in four adults act as informal or unpaid caregivers for someone with a long-term illness or disability. By 2030, approximately 71 million people will be 65 years or older, so the need for caregivers will only increase. There are many different fulfilling benefits to being a caregiver. For example,... Read More
November 14, 2022 —
For all who dream about just skipping the holidays this year, as John Grisham’s family decided to do in his novel “Skipping Christmas” – there really are alternatives. If lessons learned during Covid-19 hold true, finding meaning without a lot of pressure is a worthy goal for this special time of year. This goal is... Read More
October 17, 2022 —
Lots of us have collections. Maybe you bring home a new refrigerator magnet from every vacation destination you visit. Perhaps you love jewelry and have a statement necklace for every occasion. Maybe rare baseball cards are carefully stored and organized in a box in your basement. But compulsive hoarding is different from an out-of-control collection... Read More
July 25, 2022 —
During the pandemic, the role of family caregivers has increased, experts report. Caring relatives and friends have spent many hours keeping older loved ones safe, providing hands-on care, transportation, shopping for their loved ones, and doing what they could to support elders in senior living communities during quarantine. They’ve even been providing more tech support... Read More
June 20, 2022 —
In 2020 and 2021, many communities cut back or cancelled their Independence Day celebrations. Public safety experts reported that in the absence of traditional public fireworks displays, more people decided to put on their own amateur shows—and this resulted in an increase in injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, each year thousands of... Read More
