It began with a few small things. Dementia is just like that. Just a few missed appointments. A forgotten pot on the stove. Then the neighbor called — your mom had wandered into traffic, confused and frightened. An elder care emergency often strikes with little to no warning. Your mom had always been sharp, independent […]
Caregiving doesn’t come with a roadmap (until we decided to create one). But even with all the resources in the world, the sentiment remains the same: being a care partner is tough … really tough. The good news is, life-care planning builds confidence for care partners. One minute you’re attending your child’s soccer game or […]
Caregiving is an act of love. You strive to be the most compassionate care partner you can be. But let’s be honest — it can also be exhausting, overwhelming and at times, completely draining. Too many care partners find themselves running on empty, giving everything they have to their loved ones while leaving little time […]
Your elder loved one has just received an unthinkable diagnosis. It’s cancer. You’ve just entered the craziest and most unpredictable healthcare maze. But that’s just one possible scenario. Even when someone is aging in otherwise good health, the uncertainty can still be very real. Our life-care planning masterclass answers your questions. No matter the case, […]
‘We Plan Because We Care’ Caring for an elder loved one is one of the most profound, rewarding and challenging journeys a person can undertake. Our new Caregiving Masterclass helps everyone with navigating the complexities of elder care. Who should take our Life-Care Planning Masterclass? YOU! Whether you’re a devoted spouse, an adult child stepping […]
An Elder Care Crisis No One Saw Coming It started with a phone call. “Mom fell. She’s unresponsive in the hospital.” That’s how it often begins — a frantic rush to the emergency room, confusion over her medical history, uncertainty about who has legal authority to make decisions, and a family thrown into turmoil. That’s […]
Stepping into the role of caregiver sometimes feels like being thrown into the deep end of the pool without swimming lessons. One minute, you’re managing your own life, your own responsibilities. Next, you’re in charge of someone else’s medical needs, financial considerations, emotional well-being and daily care — all with little to no preparation. It’s […]
I know this part of the journey well because I’ve walked it myself for decades and in several different capacities. Step 3 of life-care planning calls upon the care recipient to honor those who give selflessly on their behalf: care partners and the entire care-partner team. In recent months, we’ve been diving into the life-care […]
How do you find an experienced and qualified Patient Advocate? Well, look no further. You found me! Relax, I’m kidding! It’s a valid question you may have been asking for some time while helping your elder loved one. Finding an experienced Patient Advocate makes all the difference for individuals and care-partner teams aiming to build […]
I know you’re a dedicated and compassionate care partner. You try so hard to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment, but it can be mind-numbingly difficult to manage and monitor EVERYTHING. Never is that more apparent than when your elder loved one isn’t taking their medications. Sometimes it’s glaringly apparent. Perhaps your mom is […]
