April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day (designated by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and since the topic of healthcare decisions is often at the forefront of our work with clients, we thought it would be good to share some information that Seniors and families should know about planning for all of the […]
It’s been a busy season here at ACE Senior Care Navigators, and we are thrilled to announce our newest geriatric care manager, Scott Tolan. Scott joined us in November, and while he may be new to ACE, he is anything but new to the field of aging. Scott comes to us with a wealth of […]
Who among us isn’t concerned with paying for Senior care? Whether you’re a Senior, a loved one, or a professional who works with Seniors, how to fund the medical and functional care that Seniors need is an ever-present matter. Amy Cohen of ACE Senior Care Navigators and Jackie Melinger of My Personal Bookkeeper are presenting […]
Today we are excited to share with you our interview with Nadya Northrop, RPh., PharmD. Nadya is a consultant pharmacist with extensive clinical experience in pharmacy and patient counseling. In 2023 she opened Pharm D Insight to provide pharmacy consulting services to older adults and their loved ones. We are so lucky that Nadya is here to share […]
Today we’re excited to share our interview with Deb McGarvey, LSW, a Chicago-area therapist who specializes in helping clients deal with grief and loss. Drawing on professional and personal experiences with various types of loss, Deb also has a background in community partnerships. With grief and loss being such universal experiences, we’re excited to learn […]
It’s no secret that elder care is costly. And if you’re worried about affording care for yourself or an elderly loved one, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we talk about the costs of senior care and the ways that geriatric care management can support with managing such costs. The Cost of Services Anyone […]
We hope this article finds everyone well after a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. We had this question from one of our family members today and thought it would make an excellent blog post: What are some good dementia resources for families? This particular family member was looking to educate themself on their loved one’s condition, but […]
Older adults and their loved ones often report that hearing loss, a common feature of aging, has a significant impact on their function and quality of life. Today we’re featuring Lynda Strelitz, Outreach Educator on behalf of CapTel Captioned Telephone. Lynda has spent over 10 years advocating for individuals with hearing impairments, and we are […]
