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Are Your Elderly Relatives Lonely? – A Geriatric Care Manager’s Ideas For Making Socializing Simpler And More Accessible
In the field of senior care, we often refer to a particular type of comorbidities – illnesses that don’t simply co-occur in a person, but...

Layla Adawieh
Jan 21, 20244 min read


Safety Hazards in an Elderly Loved One's Home: Identifying, Addressing, and Engaging a Geriatric Care Manager
Many homes, while filled with memories and familiarity, can present numerous safety hazards that might compromise the well-being of an...

Layla Adawieh
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Understanding And Addressing Paranoia In Aging
Paranoia in the elderly is, unfortunately, often ignored or taken as a stereotypical symptom of aging. It can be met with annoyance from...
Layla Adawieh
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Why Do People Enlist In-Home Care for Their Elderly Loved Ones?
The desire to ensure the well-being and comfort of our family members and loved ones becomes a top priority as they age. Aging looks...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 28, 20232 min read


The Do’s and Don’ts of Visiting Relatives with Dementia During the Holidays
The holiday season is a cherished time for family gatherings, but when a loved one has advanced dementia, these gatherings can bring...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Seniors and Caregivers: A Comprehensive Guide
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with aging loved ones and make some new memories. Shopping for...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Navigating Family Dynamics with Grace: The Role of a Geriatric Care Manager
As families age and seniors face increasingly complex health challenges, a complicated web of emotions and interpersonal dynamics often...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 16, 20233 min read


Are The Elderly More Prone To Respiratory Illness During The Winter?
Respiratory Illness is an umbrella term that includes Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, like the common cold, pneumonia,...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 11, 20234 min read


What Elderly People Value and Regret in Later Life: A Guide to Enriching Their Golden Years
As we age, our perspectives on life's values and regrets often evolve. Understanding what elderly individuals generally value and what...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Strokes in the Elderly: Recognition, Prevention, Response, and Care
Strokes are a significant health concern for the elderly population and occur more commonly than most people realize. Statistics from the...
Layla Adawieh
Dec 3, 20233 min read


A Geriatric Care Manager’s Role In Managing Seniors’ Legal Affairs
Managing legal matters can feel like an overwhelming, looming part of getting one’s affairs in order as they age, especially whenever a...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Cold Weather Prep for Elders
Winter has a unique charm and a cozy feel, but it can also bring challenges, especially for seniors. It's a time when we all should be...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Facilitating the Transition to a Live-In Facility for Seniors
There can come a point in an older adult’s life where making the transition to a live-in facility becomes inevitable. To some, this...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Establishing Daily Routines for Seniors with Memory Loss
For seniors with memory loss and for loved ones who help care for them, days can become highly unpredictable. In our previous articles on...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Understanding Respite Care - For Seniors and Their Caregivers
Geriatric Care Management can be a broad term that covers many aspects of care for aging seniors and their families. For most informal...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Dealing with Guilt When Considering Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care
Coming from a philosophy of person-centered care, which puts our clients (elderly individuals) at the center of their own care and caters...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 12, 20233 min read


How To Manage Urinary and Bowel Incontinence in Aging Parents
In our work with elderly adults and their families, we understand that caring for an aging parent or relative with urinary and bowel...
Layla Adawieh
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Steps You Can Take Right Now To Maintain Your Independence and Autonomy As You Age
Do you feel prepared for elderhood? While people don’t refer to it as “the golden years” as much anymore, life’s later chapter can be a...
Senior Steps
Sep 23, 20234 min read


A Little Extra Weight isn’t so bad for Elders
Good news out for those of us with a little extra padding on our hips and thighs: having a little excess weight isn’t necessarily...
Senior Steps
Sep 20, 20232 min read


How to Reconnect with an Elderly Parent or Loved One Who Has Dementia
Dementia is a challenging condition that affects more than just memory. It encompasses a diverse group of symptoms related to a variety...
Senior Steps
Sep 17, 20234 min read
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