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How to Know If My Parent Has Dementia: A Geriatric Expert’s Guide to Spotting the Signs Early
You first noticed it when your mother asked the same question twice during dinner. No big deal, you thought, everyone forgets things...

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Aug 18, 20255 min read


The Role of a Geriatric Care Manager in Elderly Financial Planning: What Families Should Know
When families begin navigating the complexities of elder care, whether for aging parents, spouses, or themselves, financial concerns...

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Aug 16, 20253 min read


Caring for Your Kids and Your Aging Parents at Once
Between packing school lunches and rushing to a parent’s cardiology appointment, millions of middle-aged adults are silently drowning in...

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Jul 22, 20253 min read


The Hidden Challenges of Elderly Hoarding: How Geriatric Care Managers Help Without Harming
Hoarding among older adults is a complex and often misunderstood issue that goes beyond mere clutter. For seniors, hoarding can stem from...

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Jul 19, 20253 min read


Gardening for Elderly Adults: Therapeutic Benefits and Adaptations
Gardening for elderly adults - from a geriatric care manager

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Jul 12, 20253 min read


Managing Sundowning in Warmer Months
Our team offers a geriatric care manager's take on sundowning syndrome in elderly folks in the summertime.

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Jul 9, 20253 min read


“It’s Just a Fall,” Until It Isn’t: 7 Actionable Steps to Help Your Aging Parents Transition Smoothly Into Elderhood
She insisted it was just a fall. No big deal. She didn’t hit her head, didn’t break a bone, and besides—she was only reaching for the...

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Jul 6, 20255 min read


Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Benefits For The Elderly: How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help
For many aging veterans and their families, the cost of home care, assisted living, or memory care can feel overwhelming. What few...

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Jun 30, 20253 min read


“What If Something Happens to Me?”: Preparing a Contingency Plan When You’re Your Parent’s Lifeline
Many adult children who shoulder the responsibility of caregiving can become their aging parent’s lifeline, managing doctor’s...

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Jun 26, 20254 min read


Heat Wave Dangers For The Elderly: Why Older Adults Are at Higher Risk
As summer temperatures rise to dangerous levels, heat waves become a significant public health concern, particularly for older adults....
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Jun 24, 20253 min read


Crisis Management for Seniors
When a crisis strikes an aging loved one, families often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of navigating healthcare...

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Apr 27, 20253 min read


Prescription Drug Abuse Among Seniors
Prescription drug abuse among seniors is a growing yet often overlooked public health issue. Commonly associated with younger...

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Apr 23, 20254 min read


Vision, Hearing, And Memory: Embracing Sensory Changes in Aging
As people age, it's common to focus on the challenges that come with growing older, particularly when it comes to physical changes. But...

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Apr 16, 20253 min read


Alcohol and Aging
Alcohol abuse among older adults is an often-overlooked issue that poses significant risks to their health, safety, and quality of life....

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Apr 11, 20254 min read


Elder Abuse: Signs and Prevention
Geriatric care manager's guide on spotting and preventing abuse of aging seniors in your life

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Apr 6, 20253 min read


Subtle Changes in Elder Routines: Early Signs of Bigger Issues
A geriatric care manager's guide on signs to look out for in analyzing changes in an elderly loved one's routine.

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Apr 2, 20253 min read


Paying for Long-term Care For An Elderly Loved One
A geriatric care manager's guide to financing long-term care for an aging loved one.

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Mar 23, 20254 min read


The Forgotten Caregivers: Supporting Siblings Who Provide Care
Did you know that over 80% of long-term care for elderly individuals in the U.S. is provided by family members? Among these caregivers,...

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Mar 17, 20253 min read


Signs Your Loved One May Need Geriatric Care Management
As our loved ones age, ensuring they receive the right care becomes increasingly important. Geriatric care management can be a vital...

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Mar 10, 20254 min read


Debunking Myths About Aging: What Science Really Says
A geriatric care manager reveals some little known truths and common myths about aging.

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Mar 6, 20254 min read
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