Spring is here, and that makes many folks think of “spring cleaning.” With this tradition in mind, we decided to tackle a topic faced by many of our clients: Decluttering for Seniors. If you are concerned about the clutter in an elderly loved one’s home – or maybe even your own – read on to […]
We hope you’ve been able to join us for one or both of our webinars this month featuring information on Senior Living Communities (and we’ve got another one coming up!). One participant asked for a list of questions to ask when visiting a community, and well, we thought that was a great question! On the […]
Home health and home care are two services that healthcare professionals frequently recommend for Seniors. These services may come up after an acute event, like a fall, or as part of a routine check-up. Here at ACE Senior Care Navigators we often get asked “What’s the difference?” Read on for some of our most Frequently […]
We were thrilled to see so many of you last week at our webinar: “Patient Advocacy for Older Adults and their Loved Ones.” (And for more info on our upcoming webinars, click here.) In case you missed it or need a recap, here are is our best advice for advocating for yourself or an elderly […]
While dementia and Alzheimer’s are often thought of and talked about as “conditions” or “diseases,” we at ACE Senior Care Navigators find that it is often helpful to think about dementia as a series of developmental changes. What do we mean by that? Well, let’s back up a bit… The other day I was talking […]
However your family celebrates, it’s hard to deny the joy of being with loved ones – including Seniors – during the holidays. Understandably, some families may be worried about how to best include and support their Senior during the holidays, especially when it comes to celebratory events. Seniors may be facing health conditions, cognitive changes, […]
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar a few weeks ago on communicating with a loved one with dementia. We have presented this webinar several times and every time we gain a new appreciation for the compassion and creativity required for this important skill. (And for more about our upcoming events or to host […]
When today’s Seniors were growing up, mental health was not commonly talked about the way it is today. With the soft roll-out of the new 988 mental health hotline, we wanted to shine light on mental health challenges that Seniors and their families often face. And who better to educate us than Bonnie Lane of […]
